All articles tagged with #art and science
A study by international scientists found that engaging in creative activities like dance, art, music, or gaming can positively impact brain health, making the brain appear younger and potentially slowing its ageing process. The more individuals practice their art, the more their brain age is reduced, highlighting creativity as a biological pathway to brain resilience and well-being.
Astrophysicist Nia Imara blends science and art in her book and initiatives to connect Black and brown youth to STEM fields, emphasizing the cultural and historical significance of astronomy and advocating for diversity in science to foster understanding and inclusion.
Physicists have analyzed the fluid dynamics behind dendritic painting, a technique involving ink and rubbing alcohol to create branching patterns on paint. Artists like Jackson Pollock and contemporary artists like Akiko Nakayama have been studied for their use of fluid mechanics in their work. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Nexus, explores how characteristics of fluids influence the final outcome of artistic techniques, shedding light on the intersection of art and science.
A study conducted by researchers from the University of Chicago shows that the memorability of artwork is consistent across people and can be predicted by artificial intelligence (AI). Using a deep learning neural network called ResMem, the researchers found that certain paintings were more likely to be memorable, regardless of subjective experiences of beauty or personal meaning. The study suggests that memorability is linked to how interesting people find a piece of art, rather than its visual features or emotional tone. The findings have implications for artists, advertisers, educators, and anyone seeking to create content that sticks in people's minds.
Researchers at Politecnico di Milano conducted an in-depth study on folio 843 of the Codex Atlanticus, a collection of Leonardo da Vinci's drawings and writings, to understand the origins of black stains that appeared on the modern passepartout that binds Leonardo's original folios. The study revealed the presence of starch glue, vinyl glue, and inorganic nano-particles made up of mercury and sulfur, which had accumulated within the cavities formed between the cellulose fibers of the passepartout paper. The particles were identified as metacinnabar, a mercury sulfide in an unusual black crystalline phase, and were likely formed due to the addition of an anti-vegetative salt in the glue mixture used in Grottaferrata's restoration techniques and air pollution.