Week 8- NanoTech + Art
This week was super interesting
to me as in previous weeks I had somewhat of an understanding of the topic that
interacted with art. However, I did not know the various leaps and bound
nanotechnology has made over the past years and I also had no concept of how
much nanotechnology influences our day to day life. Nanoparticles are the heart
of nanotechnology where so many objects use this technology, like ceramic
bowls, and the surfaces we use. A really cool example of nanotechnology in its
interaction with math and art is the use of the self-cleaning nanoparticle
called titanium dioxide.
The lotus flower under the
microscope has shown that the flowers petals are not smooth they actually have
small waxy bumps. This nanotechnology now has been helped in the field of the cleaning
where the nanoparticle is self-cleaning, and water resistant. I think because of
this discovery the way we use materials and manufacture different cleaning
products has become a more efficient task. Like Professor Vesna said “the
paradigm shift that is really going to push us over the edge into the twenty
first century” (Nanotech Intro Video)
and I really agree with this. This different manipulation of nanoparticles from
the example of the lotus flower to cleaning products is a great example of how
math interacts with art. Artists are needed to provide insight into how the
nanoparticles need to be shaped and manipulated and the scientists then know
how to perform all the mathematical equations
In conclusion,
nanotechnology creates an impact on every day life. From the foods we eat, the
oils we cook with, medications, and even sunscreens. I find this so interesting
and loved learning about it this week as I did not have any idea about all the
interactions the nanoparticles have with this world.
"Art in the Age of Nanotechnology." Art.Base. N.p., n.d. Web
"Asian flowers lotus in pink." Asian flowers lotus in pink.jpg Hi-Res 720p HD. N.p., n.d. Web
Gimzewski, James K. Lecture. Nanotech for Artists Part 1 Video. University of California, Los
Angeles, May 21, 2017-May 28, 2017.
"Nano-Coating Makes Self-Cleaning Surfaces That Are Tougher Than Knives [Video]." Popular Science. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 May 2017.
"Titanium dioxide." Titanium dioxide - Registration Dossier - ECHA. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 May 2017.
Vesna, Victoria. Lecture. Nanotech Intro Video. University of California, Los Angeles, May 21, 2017.
YouTube, YouTube, www.youtube.com/watch?v.
I also agree with your sentiments about Dr. Vesna's thoughts that nanotechnology is what is really going to push us over the edge into the twenty first century. Even through the example of the lotus flower, it is clear how this specific science/technology can be used to benefit us in the coming future. As a result, do you think our world will be where it is today without nanotechnology?
ReplyDeleteHi Bronte! The main reason that I enjoyed reading your blog this week is because it touches on real life reasons that nanotechnology is important. Like you said, cleaning supplies have come a long way because of it. I think that speaks to the importance of progressing in technology and its correlation to art is just as important.
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