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Physics and art - A cultural symbiosis in physics education

  • Igal Galili*
  • , Barbara Zinn
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This paper presents and discusses examples of works of art which, if included in science curricula, could prompt an understanding by students of some concepts in optics through a discussion of the context in which they were created. Such discussion would elucidate the meaning of the artworks and, at the same time, challenge students' misconceptions, attracting their attention to the scientific aspects of the art works concerned. This type of learning represents a culturally rich approach to modern science curricula. The simplified contrasting of science and humanities is criticized.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)441-460
Number of pages20
JournalScience and Education
Volume16
Issue number3-5
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2007

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 4 - Quality Education
    SDG 4 Quality Education

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