Application of biological morphology research in microscience to visual arts
Abstract
Research on biological morphologies in microscience offers a rich source of inspiration for visual arts. By analyzing the mechanical properties of cells, molecules, and tissues, a deep integration of science and art can be achieved. Based on the cobweb lattice structure and combining the mechanical response of biological tissues in dynamic environments, a biomimetic design model is constructed. The experimental methodology centers on microscopic observation techniques, utilizing microscopes to collect three-dimensional morphological data of cells and tissues, and employing finite element analysis to simulate their stress behavior. On this foundation, morphological models with both biomechanical accuracy and artistic expressiveness are designed, and innovative applications in installation art are realized through technological means such as 3D printing. Research results indicate that the elastic modulus of cells plays a decisive role in morphological stability, with the optimized biomimetic morphological structure exhibiting a reduction of over 30% in deformation amplitude in dynamic environments. Analysis of intermolecular mechanical interactions provides a refined design basis for artistic creation. Research on biological morphologies in microscience not only enriches the expressive forms of visual arts but also opens up new technological pathways and creative spaces for biomimetic design.
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