The Science: History and Methodology course introduced complex ideas about how our world works in relation to concepts invented by scientists, astronomers and cosmologists. This program course demonstrated something that other programs do not. It shows us that class can be fun and easier to grasp difficult concepts such as Einstein’s General and Special Relativity Theory, double-slit experiment and Schrödinger’s Cat. It also brings out the creativity in all of us. Doing the artwork assignment was a good way to end a good class. It enables everyone to relax and to take certain concepts learned from the course and create something original so everyone can understand what we are trying to portray.

At first, I was not sure what my artwork was going to be. However, when Mr. Lima asked us to reflect on ideas in the classroom, I actually came up with something that had possible potential. I wanted to have a classroom full of desks with one student sitting in the middle listening to his I-Pod. I also wanted to have the I-Pod to emit waves. Therefore, I wanted to incorporate other things that emitted some types of waves such as a microwave, cell phone, television set and a radio. Though, I found it to be a little bland. About two weeks later, I thought of an idea that would incorporate historical figures that played a big role in the sciences on a canvas in the actual painting. I put Albert Einstein and Isaac Newton and their theories next to one another. I did this because I wanted to show the conflicting views between the two. I placed Arthur Eddington on because he was the one who proved that Einstein’s General Relativity Theory was correct by taking picture of a solar eclipse. If the two pictures were exactly alike, Newton’s theory would be remain correct but if it overlapped then Einstein’s theory would negate that time and space are absolute. I also added one of Rene Magritte paintings because I wanted to show perception and how the 20th century introduced a duality rather than in traditional times where everyone was so church oriented. The last person depicted in the portrayed was Carl Sagan. I put him up there because he was an important figure in the sciences that helped me grasp certain ideas. I also incorporated other small concepts like the Bohr-Rutherford Model; where alpha particles passed through the gold foil rather than being deflected off.

The reason why I chose to incorporate many ideas into one painting was simply because I wanted to show what we learned all semester long and the importance of the sciences. Another reason for this is because I wanted to show how sciences and the art affect our perception of how we see and understand the universe. Therefore, that is the reason why I placed the historical figures; they are some of the many foundational historical figures who have made a difference in the field of science.