I feel like scientific work could be pretentious in that it's possible to embark on a project not for the pursuit of any real knowledge or goal but for recognition or what have you. But field doesn't matter, really. It's up to individuals to be honest and down to earth.
Yes, I suppose you are right.
Today I was shown Ernst Haekel, who was both a scientist and an artist. He discovered, documented and illustrated many unknown species with extraordinary detail. I haven't had much time to look into him, but I think I will come to at least really enjoy his work.
Yes, I suppose you are right.
Today I was shown Ernst Haekel, who was both a scientist and an artist. He discovered, documented and illustrated many unknown species with extraordinary detail. I haven't had much time to look into him, but I think I will come to at least really enjoy his work.
Here is some of his work:
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Kunstformen_der_Natur
Also, I highly suggest taking a look at this book, which is more art than anything else.