According to the article “Computer Graphics: effects of Origins” by Beverly J.Jones, she states that there is a tension between the scientific and artistic views of imagery and their evaluation during the development of computer graphics. Some people believe that these views and disciplines should be separate. However, Jones believes that these disciplines should be combined and by using artistic concept, the images of science and technology can be more real. In her article, she says “No single academic area such as computer science or graphic art ‘owns’ computer graphics” (p 22).To prove this, she mentions some instances like “Teams from multiple disciplines are working in academic institutions developing scientific visualization and cognitive and perceptual research; in government research for defense and other practical applications; and in advertising and entertainment” (p 22).

To prove her theory that the scientific, technologic and artistic views of imagery should be combined during the development of computer graphics. Jones mentions some historical examples. One is that because of the increase in memory and speed, and the construction of hidden line algorithms, the three-dimensional images began to appear. About this three-dimensional images, Jones mentions an important person. His name is Duane Palyka who worked at technological research site. About this person’s research, Jones mentions “Because his imagery simulated and explored earlier artistic media, Palyka could use it to present concepts from within the mind of the artist, much as if he were drawing or painting them” (p 24). From this sentence, we can find the combination of technological and artistic concepts.

We all know Photoshop and Microsoft series. These two software are very important for our life. Professor use PowerPoint to do slides and show us the main content he want to talk about in the class. Accountant use Excel to do some financial statements and calculations. Photographer use Photoshop to manipulate photos and make them become more artistic. All these are combinations of art and technology.

In the article “Working in the Medium of Science”, the author mentions a famous person whose name is Arthur I. Miller and he is a historian and philosopher. This person argues that “artists and scientists have always had the same mission: to “fathom the reality beyond appearance, the world invisible to our eyes” (para 2). For most people, science are logical and art are emotional. However, they can be combined actually and make our world better.

References:

Hoffman, J. (2014, August 4). Working in the Medium of Science. The New York Times. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/05/science

Jones, B. J. (1990). Computer Graphics: Effects of Origins. Oxford: Pergamon Press