{"product_id":"9781637742716","title":"Painting the Cosmos: How Art and Science Intersect to Reveal the Secrets of the Universe","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNational Indie Excellence Awards Winner in Science \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA stunning portrait of our vast, dynamic, and mysterious universe . . . as seen through the lenses of astronomy and art\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat is our place in the universe? Where do art and science overlap? How can we use these disciplines to better understand the universe . . . and how do they help us to shape our reality? In \u003ci\u003ePainting the Cosmos\u003c\/i\u003e, astrophysicist and visual artist Nia Imara combines these perspectives to comprehensively illustrate the history of the universe and our position in it.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIn this eye-opening and accessible book, Imara asks pivotal questions and explores humanity’s ever-evolving view of nature. Richly illustrated with spectacular full-color images of our universe and beautiful work from creators around the world—particularly the often-neglected work of women and Black artists—this one-of-a-kind book unites the realms of art, science, and culture to create a dynamic portrait of the cosmos.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the Big Bang to life on other planets\u003c\/b\u003e—\u003cb\u003ewhile also explaining the most exciting recent developments in astronomy\u003c\/b\u003e—\u003cb\u003ew\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eith Imara’s guiding expertise, readers will explore: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe limits of objectivity in understanding reality\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe role of harmony and rhythm in the universe and art\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow light functions as a storyteller\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow scientists and artists help us “see” the invisible—from black holes to marginalized experiences\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe possibility of life beyond our solar system, and how we define intelligence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePainting the Cosmos\u003c\/i\u003e will captivate and inspire you to see the world around you in a brand new, fascinating light where space and art are beautifully intertwined.","brand":"BenBella Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42371122200637,"sku":"9781637742716","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/0838\/9949\/files\/9781637742716_p0.jpg?v=1771598199","url":"https:\/\/www.tatteredcover.com\/products\/9781637742716","provider":"Tattered Cover","version":"1.0","type":"link"}