Scientific image: Charles Vacanti Mouse (Mouse with ear grown on its back) -> http://www.clhsonline.net/sciblog/index.php/2009/02/the-vacanti-mouse-gross-and-incredible/ Artwork: Ear growing on human arm by artist Stelarc -> http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-11/perth-artist-grows-ear-on-his-arm-plans-to-connect-to-internet/6689794 The scientific work’s purpose is for research and helping replace damaged body parts (ear) of others such as burn victims and children. The artwork seems to be a social experiment and perhaps done for the gratification of the artist’s own self. Max. 1500 words Consider the following: What aesthetics are used? What these aesthetics convey? What these aesthetics reveal and conceal? Essays are marked according to these criteria: Clarity of argument and structure of argument 30% Knowledge of the area discussed 30% Referencing and factual accuracy 10% Adding your personal input/voice into the argument 30%