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...
| Uniform Title: | Day the universe changed (Television program). |
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| Corporate Authors: | , , |
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| Format: | Video DVD |
| Language: | English |
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[Chicago, Ill.] :
SVE & Churchill Media,
[2004]
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| Summary: | 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 led to a new individualism. |
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| Item Description: | In two parts. Third program in the series. Videorecording. |
| Physical Description: | 1 videodisc (approximately 52 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 insert. |
| Format: | DVD. |
| Audience: | Grades 10-12. |
| Production Credits: | Theme music, Carl Davis ; photography, Ian Stone, John Else ; film editors, David Pygram, Sara Gosling. |