Nobumichi tamura, blending science and art in paleoart

Nobumichi tamura, blending science and art in paleoart

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Interactive Video

Science, Arts

11th Grade - University

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The video introduces Nobomichi Tamura, a scientist and paleo artist, who combines his scientific knowledge with creativity to produce accurate depictions of prehistoric life. Working at the Advanced Light Source, he manages a micro diffraction station by day and creates paleo art by night. Over eight years, he has published over 1500 drawings, contributing to books and overcoming challenges in accuracy. The video highlights the blend of science and art in paleo art and concludes with a humorous note.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Nobomichi Tamura's day job?

He is a dinosaur researcher.

He manages a micro diffraction station.

He works as a museum curator.

He is a paleo artist full-time.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of paleo art?

Creating futuristic animal designs.

Drawing abstract art.

Depicting prehistoric life based on research.

Depicting modern animals creatively.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Nobomichi create his paleo art?

By collaborating with other artists.

By reading the latest discoveries and drawing them.

By using computer-generated images.

By imagining what dinosaurs might look like.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Approximately how many drawings has Nobomichi published?

Over 500

Over 2000

Over 1000

Over 1500

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to Nobomichi's first drawing of Cosmosaurus?

It won an art competition.

It was removed for inaccuracy.

It was published in a book.

It was displayed in a museum.