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       In our day to day lives, we fail to realize how prevalent medical technologies are in the art we consistently consume.  I have personally failed to recognize just how involved medical technologies can be in relation to art.      One of the largest advancements in both the medical field and the field of the arts was the refinement of human anatomy.  In fully understanding the anatomy of humans, medical professionals were able to continue innovating based on the human body, and artists were able to perfect portraits and paintings of other humans by studying this anatomy.  I’ve seen both medical and arts students studying the anatomy of the human body, but I naively failed to make a connection between the two fields. Leonardo da Vinci's "The Vitruvian Man"      Another large advancement for both fields was the introduction of plastic surgery.  Prior to learning more in this week’s readings, I was under the impress...

      In the Zoom meeting I attended, I was able to learn more about Hox Zodiac, Chinese Zodiacs, and the year of the snake.      The event started with the introduction of the Chinese Zodiacs and the year of the snake.  We were told about the sacrifices animals make for us in being pets, food, mythology, and being the main subject for most science experiments.  We were then all invited to take a moment to be thankful for our food and eat! Enjoying Food in Celebration      In doing some research, I was able to learn more about Chinese Zodiacs and how they vary from person to person.  I learned that I’m a goat which correlates me to brown, the small intestine, earth, and a plethora of other things.   Goat Chinese Zodiac      Like with most things in this course, the professor emphasized that just because we are correlated with a specific animal or organ, it doesn’t mean we have nothing to do with all the...

     In “”, Walter Benjamin discusses how advancements in technology and robotics will make their mark on the world of art.  In my personal experience, robotics has had both the power to improve art, while other types of robotics seem to almost destroy art.      One topic Walter Benjamin emphasized was the “aura” of a work of art.  He states, “One might subsume the eliminated element in the term “aura” and go on to say that which withers in the age of mechanical reproduction is the aura of the work of art” (Benjamin 1).  In this passage, Benjamin tells us that although art can be replicated with new technology, these reprints and copies meant for mass distribution don’t carry the same weight as an original piece of work.  No machine will be able to replicate the hours of precision that come along with creating a work of art, brush stroke by brush stroke. Aura Coming From Art      However, there are a plethora of benefits t...

     We often see the fields of math and art depicted in lights opposite of each other.  Mathematicians seem to hate art while artists despise math.  Diving into how math relates to art has been extremely refreshing as someone who is interested in both fields.        In reviewing the video “Mathematics-pt1-ZeroPerspectiveGoldenMean” by Victoria Vesna, I was able to better understand how these two fields relate to each other.  I’ve been able to identify so many use cases for math or art in the opposite field alongside learning most individuals only dislike the other subject because of a poor professor or teacher.        One artist who is known for using the Fibonacci sequence (often referred to as the golden ratio) is Leonardo da Vinci.  One instance of this occurs in da Vinci’s piece titled “The Last Supper”.  In this painting, a multitude of Fibonacci sequences are found.  From the building’s architect...

     I’ve always understood that there was a distinction between arts and sciences, but I have never taken the time to investigate those differences.  In “The Two Cultures and the Scientific Revolution”, C.P. Snow is able to argue that the arts and the sciences have split into two completely different cultures.  He ultimately believes that this divide is a net negative to humanity.  This detriment has ultimately been caused by a culture that forces our brightest minds to specialize instead of becoming more well rounded individuals. C.P. Snow's Idea of Two Cultures      As an economics major, I have spent the majority of my time on the north end of campus.  Being a stem major in north campus has allowed me to acquire a unique perspective on this divide.  I have found that many of the students there are exceptionally gifted writers and problem solvers, but shudder at the idea of solving complex equations.  My friends on the south...