Theo Jansen’s Work – Is it Art?
Recently I have looked a number of videos referencing Theo Jansen that has been shared by my good friend Sara. An example includes:
What amazes me is that he is combining engineering and art in a way that I've never seen before. By using this form (short video clips) of technology in the classroom, I can visualize huge discussions around 'what is art?', 'why is it art?', and 'is art a form of scientific expression?' It would also be a way of linking students with mechanical and technical interests to the art world. The learning can go beyond the discussion questions into further research on who Theo Jansen is and how does he work to experimentation of physical mobility of inanimate objects.
This is definitely exciting work and by using technology in the classroom, we can bring visuals to instigate and enhance deep thought discussions and build on existing learning environments.
