Loading

JSM Anatomy and Physiology

Chemistry via Art

Perspective | Open Access Volume 3 | Issue 1 |

  • 1. Department of Chemical Engineering, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel
+ Show More - Show Less
Corresponding Authors
Abraham Tamir, Department of Chemical Engineering, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel Tel: 972-8-646-1111;
Citation

: Tamir A (2018) Chemistry via Art. JSM Anat Physiol 3(1): 1019.

INTRODUCTION

Chemistry is the science concerned with the composition, structure, and properties of matter, as well as the changes it undergoes during chemical reactions. The latter is defined as “a process in which one or more substances are changed into others.” Chemistry is generally divided into inorganic chemistry and organic chemistry where another division is physical chemistry and analytical chemistry. The history of chemistry began more than 4,000 years ago with the Egyptians who pioneered the art of synthetic “wet” chemistry. By 1000 BC, the ancient civilizations were using technologies that would form the basis of the various branches of chemistry. Extracting metal from their ores, making pottery and glazes, fermenting beer and wine, making pigments for cosmetics and painting, extracting chemicals from plants for medicine and perfume, making cheese, dying cloth, tanning leather, rendering fat into soap, making glass, and making alloys like bronze [1]. In the Middle Ages that began around 500 AD and lasted until 1400 AD there was a “science” called alchemy - the forerunner of modern chemistry. The main objectives of alchemy were to find the appropriate combination of ingredients that would cure all illness and diseases, to find the chemical that would prolong life, and to convert lead into gold. Nowadays the above goals have not been neglected – possibly just realistically modified.

Chemical reactions are processes by which the original substances are changed into new ones by making or breaking of chemical bonds. Interesting reactions, not yet well understood, are those taking place in our brain. When we think a thought or feel a sensation from the outside world, it is the result of chemical reactions in our brain; drugs and food can have a significant effect upon our brain chemistry. Each chemical is characterised by a symbol or a formula derived from the scientific name of the element where a specific reaction is described as combination of the formula of the reactants and products, for example A B. It is interesting to note that also in the brain there are reactions caused by the brain cells, when for example we see something attractive. And finally, two additional basic definitions. Chemistry laboratory is defined as “a laboratory for research in chemistry” or “ a workplace for the conduct of scientific research” where the chemist is “a scientist who specialises in chemistry”. The original physical chemistry laboratory was built in Oxford University in England.

In the following different aspects of chemistry are demonstrated by artworks. Figure 1

It represents the chemistry laboratory painted by the Albert Edelfelt

Figure 1: It represents the chemistry laboratory painted by the Albert Edelfelt

[2] presents the chemistry laboratory painted by the Albert Edelfelt, a Finnish academic painter (1854-1905). The chemist in the artwork painted in 1885is Louis Pasteur (1822-1895), a French chemist and microbiologist best known for his remarkable breakthroughs in the causes and prevention of disease. Figuress 2-6

It demonstrate science-creating art in images of Cholesterol.

Figure 2: It demonstrate science-creating art in images of Cholesterol.

It demonstrate science-creating art in image of Beta Carotene

Figure 3: It demonstrate science-creating art in image of Beta Carotene

It demonstrate science-creating art in image of Niacin.

Figure 4: It demonstrate science-creating art in image of Niacin.

It demonstrate science-creating art in image of Vitamin B1.

Figure 5: It demonstrate science-creating art in image of Vitamin B1.

It demonstrate science-creating art in image of Vitamin C.

Figure 6: It demonstrate science-creating art in image of Vitamin C.

[3],demonstrate sciencecreating art in images of different chemicals photographed by the research scientist Michael W. Davison through a microscope, or more commonly by photomicrography. Figures 7-11 demonstrate by artworks different

The reaction A+B+C ABC via most important chemists.

Figure 7: The reaction A+B+C ABC via most important chemists.

The reaction AB A+B.

Figure 8: The reaction AB A+B.

The reaction 2A+B 2AB.

Figure 9: The reaction 2A+B 2AB.

chemical reactions. The reaction A+B+C  -----  ABC is demonstrated in Figure 7

The reaction A+B+C ABC via most important chemists.

Figure 7: The reaction A+B+C ABC via most important chemists.

by images of three important chemists, each demonstrates a certain “reactant” as follows. On the lefthand-side is the image of Paul Sabatier (1854-1941), a French Noble Prize for hydrogenating organic compounds. In the center is the portrait of the Fritz Haber (1868-1934), a German Noble Prize for the synthesis of ammonia from its elements. On the right-hand-side is the image of Irving Langmuir (1881-1957), an American Noble Prize for his contribution on surface chemistry. The combination of the images, namely the reaction “product”, is an interesting face combination in which at first glance one will tell you that he sees six eyes. However, a thorough look reveals only four eyes due to the common eyes. Figure 8 demonstrates the reaction AB ------  A+B. It is based on the artwork “2 motifs system IVB“ [4], by Maurits Cornelis Escher (1898-1972), Dutch, one of the world’s most famous graphic artist. Here, the originalartwork is the left-hand side that was separated by the authors in order to demonstrate the reaction. An additional reaction demonstrated in Fig.9 by an artwork is 2A+B ------ 2AB. It is also based on Escher’s art work” 2 motifs, transitional system I A - IA “where the original artwork is the right-hand-side part. Fig.10

Belousov - Zhabotinskii cyclic reactions.

Figure 10: Belousov - Zhabotinskii cyclic reactions.

demonstrates the Belousov - Zhabotinskii cyclic chemical reaction [5]. In the picture we see top views, at different times, of the surface of the apparatus in which the chemical reaction takes place. No doubt that the real pictures may be considered as astounding artworks. The last example of a chemical reaction is related to our brain [6]. When we think a thought or feel a sensation from the outside world, it’s the result of major chemical reactions in our brain due to the chemicals in it. Some of the important chemicals are called neurotransmitters. Figure 11,

Reaction in human’s brain.

Figure 11: Reaction in human’s brain.

right-hand side [7], may demonstrate a reaction in the brain where the modified left-hand-side is the situation before something affects the brain.

 

Tamir A (2018) Chemistry via Art. JSM Anat Physiol 3(1): 1019.

Received : 15 Nov 2018
Accepted : 26 Nov 2018
Published : 29 Nov 2018
Journals
Annals of Otolaryngology and Rhinology
ISSN : 2379-948X
Launched : 2014
JSM Schizophrenia
Launched : 2016
Journal of Nausea
Launched : 2020
JSM Internal Medicine
Launched : 2016
JSM Hepatitis
Launched : 2016
JSM Oro Facial Surgeries
ISSN : 2578-3211
Launched : 2016
Journal of Human Nutrition and Food Science
ISSN : 2333-6706
Launched : 2013
JSM Regenerative Medicine and Bioengineering
ISSN : 2379-0490
Launched : 2013
JSM Spine
ISSN : 2578-3181
Launched : 2016
Archives of Palliative Care
ISSN : 2573-1165
Launched : 2016
JSM Nutritional Disorders
ISSN : 2578-3203
Launched : 2017
Annals of Neurodegenerative Disorders
ISSN : 2476-2032
Launched : 2016
Journal of Fever
ISSN : 2641-7782
Launched : 2017
JSM Bone Marrow Research
ISSN : 2578-3351
Launched : 2016
JSM Mathematics and Statistics
ISSN : 2578-3173
Launched : 2014
Journal of Autoimmunity and Research
ISSN : 2573-1173
Launched : 2014
JSM Arthritis
ISSN : 2475-9155
Launched : 2016
JSM Head and Neck Cancer-Cases and Reviews
ISSN : 2573-1610
Launched : 2016
JSM General Surgery Cases and Images
ISSN : 2573-1564
Launched : 2016
JSM Dental Surgery
ISSN : 2573-1548
Launched : 2016
Annals of Emergency Surgery
ISSN : 2573-1017
Launched : 2016
Annals of Mens Health and Wellness
ISSN : 2641-7707
Launched : 2017
Journal of Preventive Medicine and Health Care
ISSN : 2576-0084
Launched : 2018
Journal of Chronic Diseases and Management
ISSN : 2573-1300
Launched : 2016
Annals of Vaccines and Immunization
ISSN : 2378-9379
Launched : 2014
JSM Heart Surgery Cases and Images
ISSN : 2578-3157
Launched : 2016
Annals of Reproductive Medicine and Treatment
ISSN : 2573-1092
Launched : 2016
JSM Brain Science
ISSN : 2573-1289
Launched : 2016
JSM Biomarkers
ISSN : 2578-3815
Launched : 2014
JSM Biology
ISSN : 2475-9392
Launched : 2016
Archives of Stem Cell and Research
ISSN : 2578-3580
Launched : 2014
Annals of Clinical and Medical Microbiology
ISSN : 2578-3629
Launched : 2014
JSM Pediatric Surgery
ISSN : 2578-3149
Launched : 2017
Journal of Memory Disorder and Rehabilitation
ISSN : 2578-319X
Launched : 2016
JSM Tropical Medicine and Research
ISSN : 2578-3165
Launched : 2016
JSM Head and Face Medicine
ISSN : 2578-3793
Launched : 2016
JSM Cardiothoracic Surgery
ISSN : 2573-1297
Launched : 2016
JSM Bone and Joint Diseases
ISSN : 2578-3351
Launched : 2017
JSM Bioavailability and Bioequivalence
ISSN : 2641-7812
Launched : 2017
JSM Atherosclerosis
ISSN : 2573-1270
Launched : 2016
Journal of Genitourinary Disorders
ISSN : 2641-7790
Launched : 2017
Journal of Fractures and Sprains
ISSN : 2578-3831
Launched : 2016
Journal of Autism and Epilepsy
ISSN : 2641-7774
Launched : 2016
Annals of Marine Biology and Research
ISSN : 2573-105X
Launched : 2014
JSM Health Education & Primary Health Care
ISSN : 2578-3777
Launched : 2016
JSM Communication Disorders
ISSN : 2578-3807
Launched : 2016
Annals of Musculoskeletal Disorders
ISSN : 2578-3599
Launched : 2016
Annals of Virology and Research
ISSN : 2573-1122
Launched : 2014
JSM Renal Medicine
ISSN : 2573-1637
Launched : 2016
Journal of Muscle Health
ISSN : 2578-3823
Launched : 2016
JSM Genetics and Genomics
ISSN : 2334-1823
Launched : 2013
JSM Anxiety and Depression
ISSN : 2475-9139
Launched : 2016
Clinical Journal of Heart Diseases
ISSN : 2641-7766
Launched : 2016
Annals of Medicinal Chemistry and Research
ISSN : 2378-9336
Launched : 2014
JSM Pain and Management
ISSN : 2578-3378
Launched : 2016
JSM Women's Health
ISSN : 2578-3696
Launched : 2016
Clinical Research in HIV or AIDS
ISSN : 2374-0094
Launched : 2013
Journal of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity
ISSN : 2333-6692
Launched : 2013
Journal of Substance Abuse and Alcoholism
ISSN : 2373-9363
Launched : 2013
JSM Neurosurgery and Spine
ISSN : 2373-9479
Launched : 2013
Journal of Liver and Clinical Research
ISSN : 2379-0830
Launched : 2014
Journal of Drug Design and Research
ISSN : 2379-089X
Launched : 2014
JSM Clinical Oncology and Research
ISSN : 2373-938X
Launched : 2013
JSM Bioinformatics, Genomics and Proteomics
ISSN : 2576-1102
Launched : 2014
JSM Chemistry
ISSN : 2334-1831
Launched : 2013
Journal of Trauma and Care
ISSN : 2573-1246
Launched : 2014
JSM Surgical Oncology and Research
ISSN : 2578-3688
Launched : 2016
Annals of Food Processing and Preservation
ISSN : 2573-1033
Launched : 2016
Journal of Radiology and Radiation Therapy
ISSN : 2333-7095
Launched : 2013
JSM Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
ISSN : 2578-3572
Launched : 2016
Annals of Clinical Pathology
ISSN : 2373-9282
Launched : 2013
Annals of Cardiovascular Diseases
ISSN : 2641-7731
Launched : 2016
Journal of Behavior
ISSN : 2576-0076
Launched : 2016
Annals of Clinical and Experimental Metabolism
ISSN : 2572-2492
Launched : 2016
Clinical Research in Infectious Diseases
ISSN : 2379-0636
Launched : 2013
JSM Microbiology
ISSN : 2333-6455
Launched : 2013
Journal of Urology and Research
ISSN : 2379-951X
Launched : 2014
Journal of Family Medicine and Community Health
ISSN : 2379-0547
Launched : 2013
Annals of Pregnancy and Care
ISSN : 2578-336X
Launched : 2017
JSM Cell and Developmental Biology
ISSN : 2379-061X
Launched : 2013
Annals of Aquaculture and Research
ISSN : 2379-0881
Launched : 2014
Clinical Research in Pulmonology
ISSN : 2333-6625
Launched : 2013
Journal of Immunology and Clinical Research
ISSN : 2333-6714
Launched : 2013
Annals of Forensic Research and Analysis
ISSN : 2378-9476
Launched : 2014
JSM Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
ISSN : 2333-7109
Launched : 2013
Annals of Breast Cancer Research
ISSN : 2641-7685
Launched : 2016
Annals of Gerontology and Geriatric Research
ISSN : 2378-9409
Launched : 2014
Journal of Sleep Medicine and Disorders
ISSN : 2379-0822
Launched : 2014
JSM Burns and Trauma
ISSN : 2475-9406
Launched : 2016
Chemical Engineering and Process Techniques
ISSN : 2333-6633
Launched : 2013
Annals of Clinical Cytology and Pathology
ISSN : 2475-9430
Launched : 2014
JSM Allergy and Asthma
ISSN : 2573-1254
Launched : 2016
Journal of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
ISSN : 2334-2307
Launched : 2013
Annals of Sports Medicine and Research
ISSN : 2379-0571
Launched : 2014
JSM Sexual Medicine
ISSN : 2578-3718
Launched : 2016
Annals of Vascular Medicine and Research
ISSN : 2378-9344
Launched : 2014
JSM Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering
ISSN : 2333-7117
Launched : 2013
Journal of Hematology and Transfusion
ISSN : 2333-6684
Launched : 2013
JSM Environmental Science and Ecology
ISSN : 2333-7141
Launched : 2013
Journal of Cardiology and Clinical Research
ISSN : 2333-6676
Launched : 2013
JSM Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine
ISSN : 2334-1815
Launched : 2013
Journal of Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders
ISSN : 2475-9473
Launched : 2016
JSM Ophthalmology
ISSN : 2333-6447
Launched : 2013
Journal of Pharmacology and Clinical Toxicology
ISSN : 2333-7079
Launched : 2013
Annals of Psychiatry and Mental Health
ISSN : 2374-0124
Launched : 2013
Medical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
ISSN : 2333-6439
Launched : 2013
Annals of Pediatrics and Child Health
ISSN : 2373-9312
Launched : 2013
JSM Clinical Pharmaceutics
ISSN : 2379-9498
Launched : 2014
JSM Foot and Ankle
ISSN : 2475-9112
Launched : 2016
JSM Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia
ISSN : 2378-9565
Launched : 2014
Journal of Addiction Medicine and Therapy
ISSN : 2333-665X
Launched : 2013
Journal of Veterinary Medicine and Research
ISSN : 2378-931X
Launched : 2013
Annals of Public Health and Research
ISSN : 2378-9328
Launched : 2014
Annals of Orthopedics and Rheumatology
ISSN : 2373-9290
Launched : 2013
Journal of Clinical Nephrology and Research
ISSN : 2379-0652
Launched : 2014
Annals of Community Medicine and Practice
ISSN : 2475-9465
Launched : 2014
Annals of Biometrics and Biostatistics
ISSN : 2374-0116
Launched : 2013
JSM Clinical Case Reports
ISSN : 2373-9819
Launched : 2013
Journal of Cancer Biology and Research
ISSN : 2373-9436
Launched : 2013
Journal of Surgery and Transplantation Science
ISSN : 2379-0911
Launched : 2013
Journal of Dermatology and Clinical Research
ISSN : 2373-9371
Launched : 2013
JSM Gastroenterology and Hepatology
ISSN : 2373-9487
Launched : 2013
Annals of Nursing and Practice
ISSN : 2379-9501
Launched : 2014
JSM Dentistry
ISSN : 2333-7133
Launched : 2013
Author Information X