The day the universe changed. Scientific imagination in the Renaissance /

Shows the startling changes that grew out of the study of Arab optics. From the discovery of perspective geometry came new painting and architecture, the ability to measure at a distance and to map the world, and the confidence that allowed Columbus to cross the Atlantic. Above all the new knowledge...

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Bibliographic Details

Uniform Title:	Day the universe changed (Television program).
Corporate Authors:	British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service, RKO Pictures (1978-1987), SVE & Churchill Media (Firm)
Other Authors:	Burke, James, 1936-
Format:	Video DVD
Language:	English
Published:	[Chicago, Ill.] : SVE & Churchill Media, [2004]
Subjects:	Science, Renaissance. Documentary television programs.