Art as a Tool to Communicate Science
Author:
Jillian Pelto
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Major:
Studio Art & Earth Sciences
Graduation Year:
2015
Thesis Advisor:
Nina Jerome Sutcliffe
Description of Publication:
My thesis explores effective ways to communicate science through art. My main goal is to illustrate significant environmental issues in a way that engages people emotionally, as well as intellectually. Researchers need a means of sharing fascinating things to broaden people’s horizons on science. In order to gain inspiration and ideas, I have researched and discussed a wide range of artists, past and present. This exploration has fueled the content of the body of artwork I have developed throughout this project.
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URL to Thesis:
https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/honors/241/