David Bohm, artist author of the article titled “On Creativity” emphasizes the role of creativity and how it is vital for science and humanity as a whole. Reading about the culture separation from different perspectives allows us to see that even though these eminent individuals come from two separate fields and cultures, they have a strong voice when it comes to the topic of the art/science separation. Read more about David Bohm here:
Themes of the separation between art and science are especially prevalent on our campus at UCLA. When I first arrived on campus in the fall of 2013, I heard people asking who was a “north campus major” or a “south campus major.” I soon learned that this was the difference between those with most art, social science, and english majors and the remaining other math and science majors. What stands out to me the most is the architecture and its aesthetic affects that the each side of campus encompasses. With bruin walk being the ‘separator’ between the sides, north campus has many romanesque, brick and tile style buildings, named after extremely smart people who had an impact on academia.
On the other hand, south campus consists of modern style buildings, which are no longer named after people. I myself am a psychology major, which doesn’t seem to belong on either side of campus. Some would argue that it falls right in the middle of the two sides.
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Hi Jordyn,
ReplyDeleteFirst off, I want to let you know that I really like the first picture you used at the top of your blog that was a blend of Albert Einstein and the Mona Lisa. This is the perfect example of art and science being blended together, as this is a literal combination of a work of art and the face of a scientist. It is an awesome example of the two cultures coming together. I agree with you that art and science are not separate cultures. They are instead branches of the same overarching culture in which we try to think of ways to enhance our lives by working creatively. You are spot on on your observation of this split of the two cultures on our own campus. I feel judged repeatedly when talking to "north campus majors" in an art or literature class. As a "south campus major," I am believed to be less creative or artistic than the humanities/liberal arts majors in these classes. Little do they know that I am a competitive, concert pianist and that I enjoy drawing. In any case, I find it ridiculous that this distinction is underscored by a geographical difference. These "two" cultures need to be bridged to reveal that they are truly related.