Explorando conceitos de relatividade restrita através da arte.

Abstract

This study addresses the integration of paintings as didactic resources to e-nhance the understanding of Modern Physics concepts among high school students. The research is qualitative in nature and is based on Design-Based Research (DBR), investigating how this interdisciplinary approach can impact the teaching-learning process, particularly in the context of changes in basic education. Through a literature review and theoretical framework, the relation-ships between science and art over the years are discussed, along with the transformations in conceptions of space and time in 20th-century Physics. The methodology involves developing classes using paintings and analyzing the results, with a focus on comparing groups that did or did not receive visual stimuli. The results and discussions indicate an improvement in the comprehension of special relativity concepts by students exposed to the paintings. The research emphasizes the significance of interdisciplinarity and innovation in Physics education, especially given the current challenges in the educational field.