The role of scientific concepts in art

Author

Soto, Jesús R.

Document type

Article (journal)

Language

English

Source

Leonardo. 1994, Num. 3, Vol. 27, 227-230, 5 ill. (1 col.)

ISSN

0024-094X

Abstract (en)

Examines how the new concepts of space, time, and matter put forth at the beginning of the 20th c. can transform the imaginary world of artists. Suggests that artists should not try to study the details of scientific theories or concepts, but should instead grasp the fundamental principles and general philosophy underlying these ideas and use them in artistic research. Illustrates the author's own works (images made with wood and metal).

Subject (en)

• General history of art -- 1945-present -- Sculpture -- France
• Science
• 1900-2000
• Influence
• Art
• Artists' writings

Subject (fr)

• Histoire générale de l'art -- 1945-présent -- Sculpture -- France
• Sciences
• 1900-2000
• Influence
• Art
• Ecrits d'artiste

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19950401-00314441

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