#6 :: The art of entomology

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.

Extra: images of Sandra's beetle watercolors are here.

Guest Editor: Dr. Jim Miller
Music: "InsectaLoop" by Jake McCarthy.
More links: Sandra Davison's Art, An Inordinate Fondness for Beetles, Evolution of the Insect , another insect inspired artist, this artist lets the insects do the work, and from burning man a more performative offering.