Synopsis
Seen | Unseen is a deep, richly illustrated, and erudite analysis of the interconnections between science and the visual arts. Martin Kemp explores the responses of artists, scientists, and their instruments, to the world--ranging from early representations of perspective, to pinhole cameras, particle accelerators and the Hubble telescope.
From Leonardo, Durer, and the inventors of photography to contemporary sculptors, and from Galileo and Darwin to Stephen J. Gould, Kemp considers the way in which scientists and artists have perceived the world and responded to its patterns, and sees common "structural intuitions" reflected in their work.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Martin Kemp is Professor of the History of Art at the University of Oxford. He is perhaps best known as an expert in Renaissance art, and especially the work of Leonardo. Kemp himself studied both history of art and the natural sciences at Cambridge, and is as sure-footed in his treatment of the scientific context of imagery as he is in scholarly history of art. Among his books is the recent and highly successful Leonardo published by OUP.
Reviews
In Seen/Unseen, Kemp engages in some Leonardo da Vinci-like lateral thinking, tracking the parallel and often complementary ways in which artists and scientists have visualized the world from the fifteenth century to the present. Kemp connects the dots between, say, perspective in Renaissance painting to the three-dimensional computer models of today. Kemp's explications require the reader's close concentration as they illuminate not only painting, sculpture, photography, and satellite imaging but also anatomy, astronomy, particle physics, and advanced mathematics. This does not make for light reading, but the rewards are substantial. Kevin Nance
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Search results for Seen | Unseen: Art, Science, and Intuition from Leonardo...
Seller Image
Seen | Unseen: Art, Science, and Intuition from Leonardo to the Hubble Telescope
Published by
Oxford University Press, 2006
ISBN 10: 0199295727
ISBN 13: 9780199295722
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Zoom Books East, Glendale Heights, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: good. Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Seller Inventory # ZEV.0199295727.G
Stock Image
Seen | Unseen: Art, Science, and Intuition from Leonardo to the Hubble Telescope
Published by
Oxford University Press, 2006
ISBN 10: 0199295727
ISBN 13: 9780199295722
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Hamelyn, Madrid, M, Spain
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: Muy bueno. : Seen | Unseen es un análisis profundo, ricamente ilustrado y erudito de las interconexiones entre la ciencia y las artes visuales. Martin Kemp explora las respuestas de artistas, científicos y sus instrumentos al mundo, desde las primeras representaciones de la perspectiva hasta las cámaras estenopeicas, los aceleradores de partículas y el telescopio Hubble. Desde Leonardo, Durero y los inventores de la fotografía hasta los escultores contemporáneos, y desde Galileo y Darwin hasta Stephen J. Gould, Kemp considera la forma en que los científicos y los artistas han percibido el mundo y han respondido a sus patrones, y ve 'intuiciones estructurales' comunes reflejadas en su trabajo. EAN: 9780199295722 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Arte y Cultura|Ciencias|Historia Título: Seen | Unseen Autor: Martin Kemp Editorial: Oxford University Press Idioma: en-US Páginas: 368 Formato: tapa dura. Seller Inventory # Happ-2025-12-16-6a51af8e
Buy Used
US$ 11.87
US$ 15.09 shipping
Ships from Spain to U.S.A.
Ships from Spain to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Seen | Unseen: Art, science, and intuition from Leonardo to the Hubble telescope
Published by
Oxford University Press, 2006
ISBN 10: 0199295727
ISBN 13: 9780199295722
Used
Hardcover
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR005952183
Buy Used
US$ 20.99
US$ 7.51 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Seen/ Unseen: Art, Science, And Intuition from Leonardo to the Hubble Telescope
Published by
Oxford Univ Pr, Cary, North Carolina, U.S.A., 2006
ISBN 10: 0199295727
ISBN 13: 9780199295722
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Reader's Corner, Inc., Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. First Edition, First Printing. This is a fine, as new, hardcover first edition, first printing copy in a fine, as new, mylar protected DJ, dark blue spine. Seller Inventory # 062356
Stock Image
Seen / Unseen: Art, Science, and Intuition from Leonardo to the Hubble Telescope
Published by
Oxford University Press, 2006
ISBN 10: 0199295727
ISBN 13: 9780199295722
Used
Hardcover
Seller: St Philip's Books, P.B.F.A., B.A., Oxford, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. ~Slight wear to corners. No ownership marks. With dustwrapper. ~Robust packaging. Overseas tracking available on request. Used books are exempt from USA tariffs. Size: xvi, 352pp. 102 illus. Seller Inventory # RR6106
Buy Used
US$ 29.69
US$ 17.43 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Seen/Unseen: Art, Science and Intuition
Seller: Maynard & Bradley, Leicester, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 2006. An excellent copy, clean and unmarked throughout, seemingly barely read with page edges crisp, no notable creases or signs of wear. Dust jacket similarly well-presented with only a few minor bumps around the outer edges from normal handling and shelving. Why on Amazon do most sellers not describe their actual book? Buy with confidence and support a genuine Independent Bricks & Mortar Real Bookshop. We are Maynard & Bradley CAMBO & PBFA(now lapsed) members here in Leicester City Centr Size: 180 x 260mm. 352. Item Type: Book. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Science & Technology; Britain/UK; Modern; ISBN: 0199295727. ISBN/EAN: 9780199295722. Inventory No: 47780. Seller Inventory # 47780
Buy Used
US$ 27.55
US$ 29.42 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Seen Unseen: Art, science, and intuition from Leonardo to the Hubble telescope (eng)
Print on DemandSeller: Brook Bookstore On Demand, Napoli, NA, Italy
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: new. Questo è un articolo print on demand. Seller Inventory # 583b02a020d5f8cc89c5fc976f8a79ed
Buy New
US$ 80.46
US$ 9.29 shipping
Ships from Italy to U.S.A.
Ships from Italy to U.S.A.
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller Image
Seen/ Unseen : Art, Science, And Intuition from Leonardo to the Hubble Telescope
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 4171346-n
Stock Image
Seen | Unseen
Print on DemandSeller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # L1-9780199295722
Seller Image
Seen/ Unseen : Art, Science, And Intuition from Leonardo to the Hubble Telescope
Published by
Oxford University Press, 2006
ISBN 10: 0199295727
ISBN 13: 9780199295722
Used
Hardcover
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Seller Inventory # 4171346