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Abstract

Science and art influence each other under the same socio-cultural background. Especially, science was shifted from classical mechanics to the theory of relativity, whereas the focus of art was on expression rather than representation of the world. Thus, this study aimed at investigating the life and artworks of Naum Gabo, who was a pioneer of brand-new interdisciplinary art group, at that time, and giving some pedagogical implications for interdisciplinary education. The results showed that Gabo had various experiences about natural sciences and engineering and was interested in relating the artwork to the real world. Based on such experiences, he advocated a brand-new style, kinetic rhythm and stereometric approach. As well, his artworks might be linked to the principle of relativity, the intertwined relationship between space and time, space-time curvature by gravity, etc. This study gives a suggestion to improve students’ interdisciplinary thinking by combining philosophical and empirical teaching of science with hands-on activities for art.