Week 9: Space + Art
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| Space looking pretty cool! |
Space...a very relevant term that is accepted by humanity, but simply has a deeper meaning than ever expected. Space, in regards to Outer Space, can be defined in the dictionary as "the physical universe beyond the earth's atmosphere." But, how are individuals able to truly understand life beyond earth without the use of their unrestricted imagination? They simply can't.
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| Telescope named after Hubble!! |
It all began with Edwin Hubble, who neglected to just sit back and watch society attempt to discover life beyond earth. So, this educated and intelligent man decided to implement his knowledge and imagination through the use of creativity, or art, in order to discover the truths behind the world outside of earth. But, this is where art becomes a necessity. Without Hubble's spontaneous and free-willed creativity, he would not have been able to even imagine what could possibly exist in the so-called "Outer Space." And, this form of imagination intertwined with creativity is art in itself.
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| Most popular Van Gogh painting that incorporates space! |
So...the findings of Hubble provided the basis for the Cosmos and led to further discoveries. In fact, the first space telescope was even named after him. These developments of telescopes, rockets, tracking devices, and even space robots are all forms of art. Then, in fact, these visions of rockets, telescopes, or technological devices in space have even been transferred back to earth through the use of paintings or photography. Without the creative thinking and imaginations of individuals to put their thoughts into action, science would not be where it is today. In addition, all of these technological advances that continue to further our understanding of Space is all due to art itself. Every object, whether small or large, is a form of art that continues to enhance the minds of society, and help the world -- on or off of earth -- become more successful.
Resources
7-themes.com. “Cool Space Pictures.” На Главную.
“Edwin Hubble: The Man Who Discovered the Cosmos.” European Space Agency.
“Outer Space.” Dictionary.com, Dictionary.com.
Upton, Emily, and Emily Upton. “Why Hubble Has a Telescope Named After Him.” Gizmodo,
Gizmodo, 4 Feb. 2014.
“Which Stars Were Depicted in Van Gogh's ‘Starry Night’?” Farmers' Almanac, 12 Feb. 2019.
I love your perspective on how art and space are connected and ultimately rely on each other!
ReplyDeleteHi Bella,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading your blog on this week's topic! What particularly stood out to me was the connection you made between Hubble's creativity and imagination, and how it ultimately helped him provide the basis for the cosmos and further discoveries.
Great work!
-Taylor Johnson
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ReplyDeleteBella,
ReplyDeleteI loved your point about how space has a much deeper meaning than most understand. Although we have taken huge leaps in knowledge and technological advancements, there is still so much that we don't know. This is what makes expressing space through art so exciting. Your example of Edwin Hubble perfectly embodies the creative nature and artistic expression that can be used to discover new truths about our surrounding galaxies. Great work!
-Sophie Bendetti
Hi Bella,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your blog as usual! The most exciting part of your blog to me was you make the connection of art, space with creativity. and how they build up the basis of cosmo. Since I have a huge passion in art, I watched the movie Van Gogh and I learn a lot about this painting! I think it's really amazing that how creativity and space can combine and make this art happen. Great Job!
Yingying Luo
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ReplyDeleteI found your insights on Hubble very captivating. It's interesting to see how the invention of the telescope marked the beginning of a new era filled with discoveries. I also found your example of Van Gogh's Starry Night extremely fitting.
ReplyDeleteHello Bella,
ReplyDeleteI really liked your connection on how space exploration, and really science in general, has been advanced through art. You explain a whole other dimension with this topic, which I think many really appreciate. You eloquently demonstrate, through the use of various examples, how science has fed off of the imagination of artists, and I believe your point of view translates well to what the focus of this week's discussion was. Great insight!
Best,
Sebastian Haworth