Art Forms

Someone once asked me what the difference between art and science is. I thought this was a silly question at first, but they explained that science produces repeatable results, and that is essentially what art does.

My opinion on this is as follows:
All art recognizes science, but not all art is science. Allow me to explain. Science produces exacting, reproducible results. These results are almost indistinguishable from one scientist to another. Not so with art.

There are scientific methods that can be employed, but every artist will have their own flair, style, and that is what makes it beautiful. This applies to all art forms: Dance, drawing, painting, sculpture, martial arts, etc. No two artists will perform or create the same piece of art the same way. For example, there is a scientific set of steps to correctly perform a pirouette in dance, yet no two dancers will ever perform a pirouette the same way. They both follow the scientific methods, but there is something beyond the science that draws us in. The emotion that the artist emparts on their art form leaves a lasting impression that the world can see.

So there is almost always a scientific foundation to art, but art itself goes beyond science to create something greater. In essence, the artist imprints part of their soul into their creation, and that's what we find so beautiful.