In The Mirror, the Window, and the Telescope, Samuel Y. Edgerton brings fresh insight to a subject of perennial interest to the history of art and science in the West: the birth of linear perspective. Edgerton retells the fascinating story of how perspective emerged in early fifteenth-century Florence, growing out of an artistic and religious context in which devout Christians longed for divine presence in their daily lives. And yet, ironically, its discovery would have a profound effect not only on the history of art but on the history of science and technology, ultimately undermining the very medieval Christian cosmic view that gave rise to it in the first place. Among Edgerton's cast of characters is Filippo Brunelleschi, who first demonstrated how a familiar object could be painted in a picture exactly as it appeared in a mirror reflection. Brunelleschi communicated the principles of this new perspective to his artist friends Donatello, Masaccio, Masolino, and Fra Angelico. But it was the humanist scholar Leon Battista Alberti who codified Brunelleschi's perspective rules into a simple formula that even mathematically disadvantaged artists could understand.By looking through a window the geometric beauties of this world were revealed without the theological implications of a mirror reflection. Alberti's treatise, "On Painting," spread the new concept throughout Italy and transalpine Europe, even influencing later scientists including Galileo Galilei. In fact, it was Galileo's telescope, called at the time a "perspective tube," that revealed the earth to be not a mirror reflection of the heavens, as Brunelleschi had advocated, but just the other way around. Building on the knowledge he has accumulated over his distinguished career, Edgerton has written the definitive, up-to-date work on linear perspective, showing how this simple artistic tool did indeed change our present vision of the universe.
Автор: Cosgrove, Charles H. Edgerton, W. Dow Название: In other words ISBN: 080284037X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780802840370 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 3242.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Reviews the available tools for estimating the maximum amount of a pollutant that a water body can receive in a day and still meet the applicable water quality standards. This book addresses concerns about the selection and use of analysis and modelling tools for TMDL development and implementation. The history of TMDL assessments is recounted, and the selection and use of models to is described.
Автор: Edgerton, David Название: Shock of the old ISBN: 1788163087 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781788163088 Издательство: Profile Рейтинг: Цена: 1972.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Technical drawings of all the major ships and vehicles from the Alien movies, presented in incredible detail. Includes iconic spacecraft like the Nostromo, the Sulaco and the Covenant. Alien: The Blueprints is a collection of brand new blueprints of all the major vehicles, ships and technology of the Alien movie universe. Artist Graham Langridge de
Автор: , Edgerton Les, Bassoff Jon Название: Blood and Gasoline: High-Octane, High-Velocity Action ISBN: 0999773631 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780999773635 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2619.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Darling Ann Edgerton Название: Sandy`s Been Saved ISBN: 1973654059 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781973654056 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2890.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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"Sandy's Been Saved" is a Christian children's book told by an adorable dog. She is just a puppy herself; abandoned, hungry, and pregnant but saved by a kind and generous man who flies her across the country to what will become her new home.
There are many twists and turns and in the process Sandy learns the meaning of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control; All of the "Fruits of the Spirit." But she not only learns about them, she shares and teaches them to the children that love her.
This is a story that all children, boys and girls alike, should read to learn how these attributes will impact their lives right now and in their future.
Автор: Edgerton Les Название: Mirror, Mirror ISBN: 1948235773 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781948235778 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 1510.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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You will never again pass a mirror without a slight chill once you have read Mirror, Mirror...
Elizabeth Mary Downing is a typical American teenager...almost. When she peers into a mirror, she sees someone else staring back--an image identical to herself in every detail save one: the mirror image has blue eyes. Elizabeth's eyes are brown
She is told by her mirror counterpart, "Liz," that she can enter any mirror she wants through "trans-starence" and when curiosity prevails over fear and she enters the mirror, trading places with Liz, the horror begins as Liz wreaks havoc with what was a normal life.
Elizabeth's attempts to trick Liz into going back into the mirror reflect both suspense and humor and just when all hope seems lost, she succeeds...only to discover she has to return to the mirror to reverse events and get her life back to where it was.
She succeeds...only she leaves part of herself forever in the mirror.
Praise for MIRROR, MIRROR:
"Edgerton is one of the best writers around for inventing dire dilemmas for his protagonists, and here he's at his best because he's created a paranormal environment where he's not bound by laws of physics, time, or space. Turn Les loose like that and you're in for a scary ride." --Carl R. Brush, author of The Second Vendetta
"Fantastic Fast-paced and written in Edgerton's distinctive, take-no-prisoners-style. I'm not your usual YA fan, but this was right up my alley." --Maegan Beaumont, author of the Sabrina Vaughn novels
"This is Les Edgerton's only YA book, and it's a great one. It reminds me a little of some old-school Twilight Zone tales, in that Edgerton starts with an original premise and then executes it with precision and thoughtfulness. He keeps the tension bouncing along nicely, too." --Rob Boley, author of the Scary Tales books
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