The Science of Art
The J. Paul Getty Museum has free lesson plans and resources teaching K-12 science through topics related to art production and conservation. Topics include the physics of sculpture, the role of chemistry in the history of paint, observation of nature as it relates to art, and problem solving skills as they relate to art...
Read MorePhysicist Turned Sculptor
Julian Voss-Andreae conducted graduate research in quantum physics. Now, he is most well known for his heavily science inspired sculptures, which have garnered him plenty of good press.
Read MoreSculpting New Life
Sculptor William Kidd uses ceramics to create “organic possibilities”. These realistic imaginary biological pieces are inspired by close study of a variety of organisms, from plants, to microbes, to sea life.
Read MoreLesson: Physics of Mobiles
An interesting lesson idea. Students build mobiles and calculate the transitional and rotational equilibrium. http://honorsphysics.homestead.com/artandphysics.html
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