Murdin, Paul (Author)
Malin, David (Author)
Phaidon Press
Physical Details: 350
Language: English
Explore the stars and planets and beyond through 300 fascinating images - an international panel of experts take you on a journey through man's record of the universe - from ancient cave paintings to animation. Universe is a groundbreaking survey that celebrates the popular subject of astronomy through 300 images created by those who have tried to understand - or who have been inspired by - the beauty and mystery of stars, planets, and beyond. Carefully chosen by an international panel of experts and arranged to highlight thought-provoking contrasts and similarities, the selection includes paintings, photographs, sculpture, animation, prints, sketches, and digital renderings with iconic works by renowned photographers, artists, and astronomers alongside previously unpublished finds.
...MoreReview Kristen Lippincott (2019) Review of "Universe: Exploring the Astronomical World". Journal for the History of Astronomy (pp. 483-485).
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