Entomologists have created scientific illustrations of insects for centuries. With the aid of microscopes and a unique light projector called a camera lucida, scientists of the past created extraordinarily realistic images of insects. Sometimes, though, we can learn as much through artistic representations as realistic ones. In this episode, we explore the connections between science and visual art. In speaking with one painter with an interest in science we discover yet another way that entomology manages to creep into our lives and captivate our imaginations.

[ Thurs, 10 Nov 2008 19:00:00 GMT ]

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