Week 4 Blog
Week 4 Blog
This week we learned about how science and technology has influenced medicine as well as the manipulation of our bodies. Starting from the very beginning, as some would call the intersection of art and science, many artists first became intrigued with dissection pertaining to anatomy. Dissection was very important for artists in order to make sure they were representing the body correctly. From the time of dissection during the Renaissance until the introduction of technology into hospitals in the beginning of the 20th century, technology has developed drastically in the field of medicine.
As technology progressed, the perception of our bodies shifted. One major discovery that shifted our perception was the production and detection of electromagnetic radiation in a wavelength now known as x-rays by Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen in 1895. Since then, x-rays have become very casual and taken for granted considering the constant use in places such as airports and for security use.
Professor Vesna explained that we will be exploring how the human being is shifting through biotechnology but more specifically, nanotechnology. Semi-recent research has shown how nanotechnology can benefit medicine, especially x-rays. Nanotechnology can miniaturize x-ray tubes, resulting in higher-speed imagine and improved clarity. Without science and technology, medicine would not be as advanced as it is now. Therefore we would not have the tools or means to manipulate our bodies as we are capable of doing today.
REFERENCES:
http://www.two-views.com/article_Rontgen.html
http://nanoall.blogspot.com/2011/06/x-ray-techniques-in-nanotechnology.html
https://www.flickr.com/photos/34499648@N08/3205786697
This week we learned about how science and technology has influenced medicine as well as the manipulation of our bodies. Starting from the very beginning, as some would call the intersection of art and science, many artists first became intrigued with dissection pertaining to anatomy. Dissection was very important for artists in order to make sure they were representing the body correctly. From the time of dissection during the Renaissance until the introduction of technology into hospitals in the beginning of the 20th century, technology has developed drastically in the field of medicine.
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| Dissection during the Renaissance. |
As technology progressed, the perception of our bodies shifted. One major discovery that shifted our perception was the production and detection of electromagnetic radiation in a wavelength now known as x-rays by Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen in 1895. Since then, x-rays have become very casual and taken for granted considering the constant use in places such as airports and for security use.
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| First X-Ray |
Professor Vesna explained that we will be exploring how the human being is shifting through biotechnology but more specifically, nanotechnology. Semi-recent research has shown how nanotechnology can benefit medicine, especially x-rays. Nanotechnology can miniaturize x-ray tubes, resulting in higher-speed imagine and improved clarity. Without science and technology, medicine would not be as advanced as it is now. Therefore we would not have the tools or means to manipulate our bodies as we are capable of doing today.
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| Modern Day X-Rays |
REFERENCES:
Vesna,Victoria. “Lecture Part 1, 2, 3.” Medicine + Technology + Art. 28 April 2017. Lecture.
Medical Physics Web. "Nanotechnology miniaturizes X-ray tubes." 29 July 2009. Research.
Medical Physics Web. "Nanotechnology miniaturizes X-ray tubes." 29 July 2009. Research.
http://www.two-views.com/article_Rontgen.html
http://nanoall.blogspot.com/2011/06/x-ray-techniques-in-nanotechnology.html
https://www.flickr.com/photos/34499648@N08/3205786697
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