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Cybernetics and Art The 1st event I attended was the “COLOR LIGHT MOTION” event, featuring Ryszard Kluszczyński. Ryszard W. Kluszczynski is a professor of the Academy of Fine Arts at the University of Lodz, Poland, and their Chair of the Department of New Media and Digital Culture. Throughout the event Kluszczyński discusses the cybernetic and digital media community, as well as some valid concerns about art in cyberculture.  My experience at the event was extremely insightful! For my project, since I have considered using the topic of AI technology and its impact on artists, the discussion of cybernetic issues provided me with the limitations as well as strengths of using cybernetic systems.  Cybernetics is the understanding of how things and systems communicate and are controlled. In the context of cybernetics within art, many artists are inspired by the aesthetic of cybernetic data and theories, while others use cybernetic systems to create art such as AI algorithms. Reicha...

 Medical Technologies and Art A personal experience with medical technology I can recall is when I received an x-ray and MRI scan for an ankle injury. Although I was sure I had injured myself badly enough to receive medical attention, I received an x-ray that showed no diagnosis. Later, an MRI scan was done that showed my torn achilles tendon, which was not visible in the previous medical scans performed. My experience with medical technologies shows how significant the development and use of medical technologies, such as MRI, CAT Scan, and X-rays. On the medical side, the introduction of medical technology and non-invasive imaging techniques has allowed for a further understanding of the human body anatomy. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has become an essential development in medical technology, allowing for all soft tissues to be visible and precise diagnosis. In the case of my injury, I would not have received the correct diagnosis or treatment without this technology. MRI has...

 The Digitalization of Art In the age of industrialization, the introduction of new forms of technology and mechanization techniques entered society and impacted and enhanced different disciplines, such as art. This era of industrialization and innovation paved new ways for art to be perceived and valued by society. These developments were made possible through scientific discoveries such as the introduction of moveable type, which impacted the way art could be created, reproduced, and distributed. The introduction of the computer played a crucial role within this era, as well as developments within computer science allowing for new disciplines of art creation to arise. Mechanical/robotic automation, film, and photography became the new forms of artistic expression and popularized art in the digital form. Art becoming digitalized became a paradigm shift, bringing revolutionary changes in the way art could be interpreted. This digitalization allowed for the mass reproduction and dis...

 Mathematics, Art, and Science In my personal experience, I have seen how mathematics can visually translate into artistic and scientific forms in the past, but this week’s material has highlighted the historical and scientific ways that math can influence art.  My first insight from this week’s material is the work from Piero della Francesca, who, within the Italian Renaissance era, used mathematics to introduce concepts of perspective into visual art. His interpretation of mathematical concepts visually led to the popularization of linear perspectives and spatial understanding. The piece “The Flagellation of Christ”, reflects his use of spatial awareness in his artwork. “The Flagellation of Christ” My next insight into where mathematics translates into art and science is through the work of Leonardo Da Vinci. Vinci has historically held a vast influence in the sphere of art, but his mathematical interpretations hold significant value in both art and science. Vinci introduced...

The Two Cultures Hello! My name is Abygayle, and I’m a first year business-econ major! Personally, I can resonate with Snow’s complex separation of two cultures. This week's materials have provided me insight into why I've found myself drawn more towards art and literary humanities than towards scientific studies within my education. The two cultures idea displays the barrier between humanities and sciences, and why this separation is potentially negative to society. Snow’s ideology argues that this cultural divide is a setback in American educational society, and further implies that a middle-ground or third culture would bridge these disparities. In the “Changing Education Paradigms” video from this week, they highlighted how American education systems are outdated, in the sense that many teaching methodologies and classroom expectations were established for a different, expired cultural period. The education system has been a significant reason why there is such polarization...