How Artists from 16th-17th Centuries Played a Great Role in Connecting Art and Science

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The article edited by Barbara Larson is basically about the link between the art and science, whereby the author explains how the artists from 16th and 17th centuries played a great role in connecting these two fields. The writer discusses how various art-works such as photography, painting sculpture, and various culture materials relate to the science since 1750. For instance, during the Wunderkammer period in the 17th century, the insect collection represented both nature and art fields. In addition, during surrealism period, some artists such as Jacqueline and Breton created objects that represented both nature and art. Jacqueline and Breton made an art of dried mantis referred to as Le Petit Mimetique. Since this art was made from dried mantis, but was placed in a glass box, the works represent both nature and art. Moreover, the article indicates that art has been incorporated into science in the modern generation and that it is possi...