The Art of Science

The Art of Science

by Australian Museum

3 ratings
5 reviews

Archived App (Last seen on 17 Apr 2026)

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 28, 2014
  • March 20, 2016
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Explore a collection of over 100 detailed paintings of butterflies and moths by renowned colonial artists Harriet and Helena Scott. Access current scientific data on featured insects and learn about the history of natural history illustration.

Over 100 butterfly and moth paintings
Detailed painting exploration
Current scientific insect data
Artist biographies and history
Natural history illustration art
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What's New in The Art of Science

1.3

March 20, 2016

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. - UI Updates - General bug fixes and performance improvements.

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Beautifully Designed ♥️

Interesting and beautifully illustrated. Take a look back in time and learn the early history of the Hunter River. Fun for kids too!

Gorgeous paintings

The content is based on, I believe, an exhibition of the Lepidoptera illustrations of the Scott sisters, Harriet and Helena. It also springs from a book called Transformations, by Vanessa Finney. The book, as of April 2019, is not available in the US. I bought it in Melbourne, November 2018, which is how I heard about the app.
I would give the content five stars. I'd like to knock off a point on the app itself: on first impression the flaw is that it doesn't fully resize to an iPad screen. But on further examination there are too many cool things going on that I really can't complain. Most importantly, there are the paintings. Then, each page of illustration has a page of informative text, from the original 19th Century publications, written by their father, Walker Scott. Plus, there are documentary videos and a game.
And it's free.
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Amazing details

Love the new game. The artwork is pretty
stunning, you can even see the fine details of the moths' antenna and egg clusters. To think they painted this when magnifying glasses would have been in short supply! The app is really user-friendly. Well done.

Stunning!

Beautiful new app. Can't wait for the game to be released!

Beautiful images

Beautiful images and very useful information about the butterflies in the painting!

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What is The Art of Science app?

The Art of Science app allows you to explore over 100 detailed paintings of butterflies and moths by Harriet and Helena Scott. It also provides access to current scientific data on featured insects and information about the artists and the art of natural history illustration.

Is The Art of Science app free to use?

Yes, The Art of Science app is completely free to download and use. It does not require any purchases or subscriptions.

What kind of scientific data is available in The Art of Science app?

The app provides links to the Atlas of Living Australia, offering current scientific data on each featured insect. This allows users to learn more about the specific species depicted in the artwork.

What devices does The Art of Science app support?

The Art of Science app is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed for mobile use on these platforms.

How often is The Art of Science app updated?

The app was last updated on March 20, 2016, to version 1.3. While updates have not been frequent recently, the content remains a valuable historical and educational resource.

What is the age rating for The Art of Science app?

The Art of Science app has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children aged 4 and above, offering educational content in an accessible format.

Does The Art of Science app have ads?

No, The Art of Science app does not contain advertisements. It provides an uninterrupted experience for users exploring the art and scientific data.

What is the learning methodology used in The Art of Science app?

The app employs an experiential learning methodology by combining visual art with scientific data. Users learn about entomology and art history through direct engagement with detailed paintings and linked scientific information.