What does pure and applied Science owe to creativity?

[Heather]

Your thoughts?

[Heather]

I don't know if this is the type of answer you are looking for, or if there is a right or wrong, or even if I understood your question correctly, but when I think of 'pure' science, I think of Biology--flowers, vegetation, etc. and how many artists focus on just these? Or Astronomy--even Vincent van Gogh created Starry Night and to me the essence of the universe is clear. Anatomy would qualify as a science, would it not? And how beautiful is the human body to be re-created in sculpture or painting! I love Michelangelo's David and many of Bernini's works of the body. There are many types of 'pure' science...things that can be studied, identified, quantified, etc. and these things which can be seen, can be created in an art form.

[Heather]

Leah wrote: With this question, I'm wondering if the sciences themselves require creative approaches in order to search out hypotheses, establish methods and proofs, and ultimately, to establish solutions to the problems presented to them. I know that the biological, astronomical and material sciences also study objects or living beings that are beautiful in and of themselves, but am curious if others think that sciences are sometimes driven by art rather than the other way around. If anyone has any experience in this area, it is a question that I'm really keen to explore!!