The Mapping of the Heavens

Whitfield, Peter

ISBN 10: 0712304029 / ISBN 13: 9780712304023

Editore: British Library, The, 1995

Riguardo questo articolo

Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Codice articolo 16762025-20

Dati bibliografici

Titolo: The Mapping of the Heavens

Casa editrice: British Library, The

Data di pubblicazione: 1995

Legatura: Rilegato

Condizione: Good

Descrizione articolo

Riassunto:

Throughout history people have sought ways in which to 'map' the heavens. From the sources of mathematics and mythology sprang the classic star chart, the finest examples of which are at once scientific document and minor art form. In this illustrated work, Peter Whitfield reveals some of the ways in which the structure of the universe has been conceived, explained and depicted. With examples ranging from the Stone Age to the Space Age - ancient observatories, the angelic visions of Dante, images from the Copernican revolution, the rationalized heavens of Newton and Flamsteed, to modern deep space technology - he offers a challenging exploration of the tension between rigorous scientific knowledge and the contiuing search for cause, certainty and harmony in the universe. This is a companion volume to "The Image of the World", and the text is designed to be accessible to the non-specialist reader. Publication coincides with a British Library summer exhibition, "The Earth and the Heavens: The Mapmaker's Art".

Product Description:

London, The British Library, 1995, 4to album tutta tela editoriale con sovraccopertina illustrata a colori, pp. 134 completamente illustrato da belle riproduzioni in nero e a colori. In ottime condizioni.