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Big bang : imagining the universe /

Imagining the Universe? takes as its starting point man?s fascination with the cosmos and how this is reflected in the visual arts and philosophy up to the 19th century. A symbolic introduction to man?s fascination with the universe is followed in the exhibition trail by various answers formulated i...

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Corporate Authors: M Leuven (Leuven, Belgium); Katholieke Universiteit te Leuven (1970- )
Group Author: Baert, Barbara; Simpson, Helen (Translator); Logan, Sandy
Published: Hannibal Books,
Publisher Address: [Lichtervelde?] :
Publication Dates: 2021.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Dutch
Subjects:
Astronomy > History > Exhibitions.
Universe > In art > Exhibitions.
Universe > Pictorial works > Exhibitions.
Universe.
Art.
Pictorial works.
Summary: Imagining the Universe? takes as its starting point man?s fascination with the cosmos and how this is reflected in the visual arts and philosophy up to the 19th century. A symbolic introduction to man?s fascination with the universe is followed in the exhibition trail by various answers formulated in the course of history to the fundamental questions about our origins. The focus is on the Middle Ages and the early modern period. Themes covered include religion, mythology, astrology and accurate observations of the firmament.00This exhibition portrays the enduring wonder and constant search for insights into the origins of the universe and mankind in this immeasurable system. The selected masterpieces from national and international collections then show how, across time, space and cultures, broad answers to various, fundamental questions about the origin of man have been conceived, expressed, represented, embraced and rejected.
Item Description: Published on the occasion of the exhibitions 'Imaging the Universe', M Leuven & 'To the Edge of Time', University Library KU Leuven 22 October 2021 - 16 January 2022; these exhibitions are organised in the margin of 'BANG! Big Bang City Festival' (Leuven, 2021-2022).
Carrier Form: 304 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps (some color), portraits, facsimiles ; 32 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 298-300).
ISBN: 9789463887878
9463887873
Index Number: NX650
CLC: P1-28
J114-28
Call Number: J114-28/B592
Contents: Light in blackness -- Imagining the universe -- To the edge of time -- Catalogue -- Imagining the universe : eternal wonder.

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