This weeks lecture was about space and art as well as
incorporating material and ideas from other weeks. In lecture Professor
discussed the dominance of macro and micro research in space. She also noted
the dominant role nano technology is playing in space exploration and research.
In addition, space topics also incorporate mathematic ideas. Copernicus was the
first scientist to map out the solar system by mathematical detail, combining
science, space and math. His work was groundbreaking for scientists that
studied space because he established the concept of the sun at the center of
the solar system with the orbits of planted around the sun.
(NASA is using a Nanosatelite in space for anti-satellite weapon countermeasure)
(Copernicus mathematical model of the solar system)
I also enjoyed the lecture that explained the origins of
each planets names. Professor stated that each planet was named after Roman
deities. Each planet, aside from Earth, were named after Greek and Roman god
and goddesses. Mercury is the god of commerce and travel because of the way it
moves so quickly across the sky. Venus is the goddess of love and beauty because
of its brightness and beauty in the sky. Mars is the god of war, due to its red
color. Jupiter is the king of the gods, because it is the largest planet in the
solar system. Saturn is the god agriculture. Uranus is named after the Greek
deity of the Heavens. Neptune was named after the Roman god of the sea, because
of its stunning blue color. And finally, Pluto was named after the god of the
underworld, due to the fact that its location is so far from the sun. I found
the names of the planets really interesting because its something I have never
thought about before. I think that Roman and Greek mythology connects with art
because of its artistic and creative history. There are countless pictures,
paintings, books, songs and movies about Greek and Roman mythology and love to
see the way that it integrated with the naming of the planets.
Hello Jessica,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed that you went over the way each planet had their own significance behind their name. The idea of space and art is represented through your explanations of the planets names and I think you did a good job at that.
I liked your graphics as well, they went well along with your analysis on the lectures.
Gabrielle Maurice
Hi Jessica,
ReplyDeleteYour post was a great read, especially the part about how the planets had relations to Greek mythology, and their significance in artistic history. Art has also played a huge role in astrology, which is the study of divination based on the premise that there is a relationship between astronomical phenomena and events in the human world. Art in astrology is largely connected to constellations. For instance, the twelve zodiac signs and the horoscope wheel are based on the concept of time and space, with each of the twelve signs having their own constellations to represent them in the night sky. Another interesting concept is the Life Time Astrology Wheel of Life. The wheel involves a logarithmic time scale being superimposed upon the horoscope and is further subdivided into twelve developmental stages as a pattern of life through time. The positions of the planets describe events in life occurring at specific times from conception to old age, as well as archetypal and individual psychological mechanisms which determine character and behavior. Integrating the concept of biological time with astrology in the Wheel of Life creates a revolutionary picture based on mathematically derived principles, which is a valuable tool in psychotherapy, relationships, self-healing, and individual awareness for personal growth. Overall, Art has played a huge historical role in depicting the various aspects of Space, and the potential for Space Art to inspire humans will continue to grow.
- Amanda Lim
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