Perception in Art and Science

... To what extent may the subjective nature o perception be regarded as an advantage for artists but an obstacle to be over for scientists? Perception is one of the methods used by humans to acquire knowledge. With every human discovery whether it is in human sciences, natural sciences or art, perception is involved in the process. The involvement of perception in the discovery of knowledge is inevitable since perception is part of human nature. One's ideas, opinions, emotions will always play a role in one's creation, regardless what it may be. The subjective nature of perception is an advantage for artists yet maybe considered an obstacle to be overcome for scientist. Yet this statement is only partially true because the subjective nature of perception has an important influence on the development of both science and art. Perception is subjective because a person's beliefs or cultural background shape their perception. Perception

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