Moon is a fascinating exploration of our nearest neighbour and brightest object in our night sky. The Moon has always been a magical and mystical icon throughout human history. Since the beginning of time, humans have been in awe of the Moon, worshipping it, painting it, writing about it and even howling at it. This beautiful book looks at the Moon from many different angles: historically, as an object of worship; traditionally, as one of the first objects for scientific research in the solar system; artistically, the Moon features in paintings (Rousseau, Chagall etc) books (Moonfleet, the Moonspinners, The Moon's a Balloon etc) films (Moonstruck, Moonraker, Moonlighting etc) endless music (from Moonlight sonata and Clair de Lune to Bad Moon Rising and Moon River); and finally scientifically, an exploration of the historic journey to the Moon and back in 1969.
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This book commemorates the first Moon landing and the 'space race' that led to this triumphant feat. Moon also delves deeper to explore the Moon in science, history, art and culture. Beautifully illustrated, this book presents the glimmering Moon in all its glory, for the reader to enjoy.
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Exploration of the Moon through history, art, music, and science.
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780199116928
Publisert
2010-06-01
Utgiver
Oxford University Press; Oxford University Press
Aldersnivå
JC, 02
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
128
Forfatter