Arts and nature: the contribution of artists to understanding of the world and the development of natural sciences

Abstract

This paper summarises the results based on the hypothesis that art had real and tangible merit in shaping man’s more profound relationship with nature to understand the natural environment better. The paper summarises the basic facts gathered in the early stages of the research. It presents some illustrated examples of some artists and outstanding products of their creative careers that justify this assumption. Method: Key method of the investigation was gathering information from the available literature. Results: The paper’s main result is a unique topic; the facts carefully collected from the available sources are organised chronologically. The report summarises the basic facts gathered in the early stages of the research. It presents some illustrated examples of some artists and outstanding products of their creative careers that justify this assumption. Conclusion: The objective of this study was to review the available literature on the contribution of art to a better understanding of the world and its unique biosphere, to accurately map the extensive scientific interest in art and the lasting and irreplaceable work added to its development. Contrary to expectations, significantly less scientific research and writing were discovered in the study’s first phase. However, the results so far also seem to support the hypothesis that there are verifiable facts and sources with which artists have contributed to scientific discoveries and a better understanding of the world. The author intends to continue the research.