Ira Remsen Quote

We have drawn a line between the science and the art of chemistry. The character of the art is perfectly plain to every one. He who analyzes substances in order to decide questions solely of practical importance; who examines the properties of substances solely with a view of determining the practical uses to which these substances can be put; whose only problem relates to the applications of the truths of chemistry to the uses of man—he practises the art of chemistry.


"The Science vs the Art of Chemistry", in Popular Science Monthly Volume 10, April 1877


We have drawn a line between the science and the art of chemistry. The character of the art is perfectly plain to every one. He who analyzes...

We have drawn a line between the science and the art of chemistry. The character of the art is perfectly plain to every one. He who analyzes...

We have drawn a line between the science and the art of chemistry. The character of the art is perfectly plain to every one. He who analyzes...

We have drawn a line between the science and the art of chemistry. The character of the art is perfectly plain to every one. He who analyzes...