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Celestial Sleuth: Using Astronomy to Solve Mysteries in Art, History and Literature

Celestial Sleuth: Using Astronomy to Solve Mysteries in Art, History and Literature

Olson, Donald W.

Paperback

Astronomy & SpaceGeneral ArtPhysics

ISBN10: 1461484022
ISBN13: 9781461484028
Publisher: Springer
Published: Oct 3 2013
Pages: 355
Weight: 1.32
Height: 0.78 Width: 6.69 Depth: 9.61
Language: English

For a general audience interested in solving mysteries in art, history, and literature using the methods of science, 'forensic astronomy' is a thrilling new field of exploration. Astronomical calculations are the basis of the studies, which have the advantage of bringing to readers both evocative images and a better understanding of the skies.

Weather facts, volcano studies, topography, tides, historical letters and diaries, famous paintings, military records, and the friendly assistance of experts in related fields add variety, depth, and interest to the work. The chosen topics are selected for their wide public recognition and intrigue, involving artists such as Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, Edvard Munch, and Ansel Adams; historical events such as the Battle of Marathon, the death of Julius Caesar, the American Revolution, and World War II; and literary authors such as Chaucer, Shakespeare, Joyce, and Mary Shelley. This book sets out to answer these mysteries indicated with the means and expertise of astronomy, opening the door to a richer experience of human culture and its relationship with nature.

Each subject is carefully analyzed. As an example using the study of sky paintings by Vincent van Gogh, the analytical method would include:

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