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  This week, we talked about how humans have been interested in space for a long time. As a result, we can see how art is influenced by space, time and time again. In lecture, I liked how Professor Vesna referred to space as “a place where it comes all together” in terms of mathematics, biology, nanotechnology, robots, and so on (DESMA9 Week 9 Lecture Intro, 2024). From my own life, I feel like space is definitely incorporated into artwork in a more mainstream way, and it’s pretty clear to see when it is. https://www.analightgroup.com/?y=astronaut-in-space-art-starry-night-astronomy-art-print-hh-0xGoLRTA  One example is through movies, which can be considered as “are the highest art form because it takes writing, story, photography, drawing, painting, concept art, animation, visual effects, music, acting” (ActionVFX). In our lecture, Professor Vesna talked about different movies and TV series like E.T., the Jetsons, Lost in Space, Star Trek which alluded to life in space – o...

  This week, we learned about how nanotechnology and art have a lasting impact on our lives. The use of nanotechnology is revolutionizing both art and science, allowing for amazing and innovative breakthroughs and inventions. https://thisisplastics.com/innovation/the-future-of-plastics-nanotechnology/ For example, one thing that we talked about during lecture is the production of self-cleaning glass, using nanoparticle technology. In this case, the self-cleaning glass uses hydrophobic properties of the lotus leaf to ensure that the glass stays free of debris and dirt (Nanotech for Artists Part 3 - Dr. Gimzewski, 2024). It’s clear to see how nature can inspire art and innovation, even on a nano-scale. We also talked about how the development of tools like the Scanning Tunneling Microscope (STM) and Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) have enabled artists to visualize and manipulate atoms directly (Nanotech for Artists Part 2 - Dr Gimzewski, 2024).  https://www.researchgate.net/figure...

  For event number 2, I decided to go to the Museum of Jurassic Technology, which introduces itself as an “educational institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and the public appreciation of the Lower Jurassic” (mjt.com, 2024). They didn’t allow any use of phones inside of the exhibit, so I included a photo from the gift shop at the entrance. The museum was filled with abstract pieces that combined both art and science in unique ways. One exhibit in particular focused on the discovery of the microscope. The exhibit was a series of 8 microscopes with loaded slides. When I looked into the microscope, I could see that each slide had a unique kaleidoscope-like miniature image of flowers, birds and other random patterns. It reminded me of fractal images, and how they consist of a pattern that repeats over and over again, smaller and smaller each time, yet very similar to the overall pattern as a whole (DESMA9 Week 2 Resources “Fractals”, 2006). On the walls, there was also ...

  This week, Jung’s idea of the collective unconscious stuck out to me. Most importantly, he formed the archetypes which represent the basic characteristics of human behavior. These archetypal symbols, when interpreted from dreams, give insight into one’s psyche (Week 7 Lecture II, 2024). This idea of interpreting symbols to better understand human behavior and psychology reminds me of the Rorschach test, where a person must describe what he/she sees in 10 inkblot photos in order to diagnose certain psychological conditions (Britannica, 2024). In the same sense, a person is using their own creativity and imagination to make meaning out of symbols/images that they see. Furthermore, practicing creativity and artwork has been a form of psychotherapy for centuries, allowing people to express their emotions freely and through different mediums like writing, music, painting, sculptures, etc (Lyons, 2022).  https://www.verywellmind.com/what-are-jungs-4-major-archetypes-2795439 https...

       Last Sunday, I visited the Getty Museum in LA. The first thing that I noticed was the architecture and general space of the building. It reminded me of our week 1 lecture, where professor Vesna stated that architecture can often tell us who funded the construction of museums at the time: churches or corporations (Two Cultures Lecture Part III, Vesna 2012). The Getty's architecture seemed industrial; its walls were made of aluminum and some sort of natural rock. The building was patterned with blocks and squares throughout. Aside from this industrial exterior, there were also aspects of nature intertwined into its construction: Gardens (which were closed off to us) and a lookout point over the green hills of LA.  Aside from this industrial exterior, there were also aspects of nature intertwined into its construction: Gardens (which were closed off to us) and a lookout point over the green hills of LA. After doing more research, I found that The Getty was e...

  This week’s lectures explained the connection between art, technology, and medicine. As someone going into healthcare, I found this week’s material to be especially interesting. In Lecture 1, Professor Vesna talked about the inherent art behind the study of anatomy. She cited multiple texts like Gray’s Anatomy and Body Worlds to show how there were very different ways of conveying anatomy through art (DESMA9 Week 4 Lecture Part 1, 2024). Many students now use anatomy coloring books to supplement their learning, showing how art is inherently connected to medicine.  https://www.apologia.com/shop/kaplan-anatomy-coloring-book/ Professor Vesna also talked about the history of plastic surgery in the East, and how it is an art produced through medicine (DESMA9 Week 4 Lecture Part 3, 2024). According to one article, what makes a difference between plastic surgeons is their “vision of the body…taking into account all the curves and maximizing aesthetic results…based on skeletal anato...