What is the difference between an "art" and a "science"?

Question

What is the difference between an "art" and a "science"?

Answer 1

In a nutshell, art is subjective. That is, it is open to individual opinions and interpretation.

Science is objective. That is, it is not supposed to be open to individual opinions and interpretation. It is based on things that can be weighed, measured, and repeated.

Here is an example of art: If I were to show a picture that I painted to 10 people and asked what they think about it, I would probably get a variety of answers based on personal opinions. None of the answers would be right or wrong.

Here is an example of science: If I were to ask 10 different people to weigh and measure the picture mentioned above, the weight and measurements should not be open to individual opinion. If done properly, the answers should be the same no matter how often it is repeated.

Answer 2

When I say there's a science to something, I mean there's a set of rules that will always solve whatever the problem is.  There's a science to solving quadratic equations.

When I say there's an art to something, it doesn't rule out the rules, but it means you have to bring something else to the table.  There's an element of judgment, a feel to it that can't be expressed in words.  There's a certain art to solving integrals, for instance.

Answer 3

Art is expression whereas science is backed up by proof.