Science subject vs Arts subject

The study of the arts is a very vital part of human life, but it can also be quite tricky to understand. When trying to figure out what each subject means, our minds go down a few different paths. Because everyone has different perspectives on how things work, there are many explanations for why one could say that one thing is a science subject and another is an art subject. An easy way to tell if something is both is if it has two separate parts, or if one part is separated from the other. In this article, I will be giving you a quick breakdown of some common comparisons between sciences and arts, and how they can be used in the classroom.

Science = Mathematics and Art = History

For the longest time, students thought that learning Mathematics was more important than reading history, however, when it comes to science and history it doesn’t have the same impact on the student’s brain as math does. For example, in high school we learn about atomic structure and chemistry through our textbooks, however, once we start learning about physics and the world of atoms and their properties all we want to know is whether people should use force fields or not, or how big a sunspot is. There’s so much to learn, and so little time. It only takes less time to learn something like this than a calculus class. By knowing more about the world of chemicals, energy, and forces, we can create new knowledge about these topics because now we know exactly what this problem is happening, what it looks like, and the solutions known beforehand. This is what science and math are good at - knowing what already exists and being able to find more information, and knowledge after knowing everything we already knew. However, in high school, we also learn the history behind a few key events that contributed to today’s world. We see past events that shaped the world to where it is today, along with the causes and effects of those events, along with what happened and all the damage caused. As a result, when people think about science, they think of facts and concepts. They don’t usually look at past events or historical figures. When it comes to education history and understanding of the world around us become more important than the mathematical equations we read.

Science=History = Art

In regards to art, like science, it doesn’t matter what is behind the picture for the sake of having the right answer. Whether or not someone cares about the artist’s background, the piece itself is all that matters. If no one cared about who painted this painting, it wouldn’t be as impressive or interesting as it would be in person, and retrospect, this isn’t the best decision. While it may seem simple to someone who knows their history and makes a point, it’s very difficult when we get older to explain an event that happened hundreds of years ago even though it did happen a lot much earlier than that. A historical event, for example, is pretty easy to explain, but a paintbrush is a hard object to comprehend. When I explained a few events of the past such as World War II to my child, she didn't understand anything but how bad war was, while it took her years to grasp the concept of gravity, nuclear bombs, the earth revolving, and so forth. She still had difficulty explaining the differences between an atom and a helium nucleus, and all we got was, “But why do balloons float?”. Now she can finally understand that balloons float by floating air, they have fins, unlike helium molecules which have large hydrogen nuclei within them, making them heavier and heavier until eventually they just fall to the ground. I try my best to explain this more than what would occur in most classrooms. Also, teaching my child the basics of geometry, physics, and history isn't going to help her grasp the concept of gravity and atomic bonds so much as trying to teach complex ideas to somebody else is going to do more damage than good. Like math, art, or any basic topic, our children need to understand how things work, rather than memorizing the answers.

Even though there are many differences between the arts and science, there are some similarities too. One major similarity is that both are a form of communication, especially written, and it's a way of conveying a message. What this essentially tells you is, “Science can take us to places where we were not familiar; what could have been unknown to us years ago is now revealed. But art can transport us to places, no longer known or seen, places not known to us, we are familiar with but never visited." Because writing allows people to see more than things can be unseen more of the knowledge is shared. When talking about math it doesn’t always make sense, however, words are great at allowing others to see and grasp information. Another main idea from one part of the humanities is history, for example, history has allowed more than just the discovery of the world and who lived it. With the knowledge, we can find out who was rich, who got there without there being a fortune to be gained, and the list goes on. From those first humans to the present, history can inform our futures. And yes, it can teach us things that aren’t taught in school.

Science = History = Art

How much art can we learn from history? No student in middle school would know what Picasso was doing. So, what is the account saying? How did he create his drawings? Was there an exhibition of his works in the museum? Or maybe how he became famous? All these questions are answered through art. Yes, knowledge is essential, and history is necessary, but most importantly history is more accessible and useful because it is constantly evolving. That is true because art is still progressing and changing to keep it relevant and valuable to its audience. For example, we have a very detailed breakdown of the evolution of science in the early 1900s and how people began to come up with scientific models to show us how our universe worked - without knowing what that was.

In conclusion, there are multiple ways to connect humanities and science, including a wide variety of classes and degrees. However, general knowledge is a necessary factor in science and art. Without it, the future isn’t as bright as it could have been. To stay active in life and constantly learn new things keeps your mind sharp. Both subjects are equally important to the human race; both require us to think about our surroundings to better understand ourselves and the world around us. Not to mention they both allow us to express ourselves through art and literature.