{"product_id":"9781637742716","title":"Painting the Cosmos","description":"Author: Nia Imara\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781637742716\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: BenBella Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 04 Jun 2025\u003cbr\u003ePages: 288 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNational Indie Excellence Awards Winner in Science \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA stunning portrait of our vast, dynamic, and mysterious universe . . . as seen through the lenses of astronomy and art\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n What is our place in the universe? Where do art and science overlap? How can we use these disciplines to better understand the universe . . . and how do they help us to shape our reality? In \u003ci\u003ePainting the Cosmos\u003c\/i\u003e, astrophysicist and visual artist Nia Imara combines these perspectives to comprehensively illustrate the history of the universe and our position in it.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n In this eye-opening and accessible book, Imara asks pivotal questions and explores humanity’s ever-evolving view of nature. Richly illustrated with spectacular full-color images of our universe and beautiful work from creators around the world—particularly the often-neglected work of women and Black artists—this one-of-a-kind book unites the realms of art, science, and culture to create a dynamic portrait of the cosmos.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFrom the Big Bang to life on other planets\u003c\/b\u003e—\u003cb\u003ewhile also explaining the most exciting recent developments in astronomy\u003c\/b\u003e—\u003cb\u003ew\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eith Imara’s guiding expertise, readers will explore: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe limits of objectivity in understanding reality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of harmony and rhythm in the universe and art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow light functions as a storyteller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow scientists and artists help us “see” the invisible—from black holes to marginalized experiences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe possibility of life beyond our solar system, and how we define intelligence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003ePainting the Cosmos\u003c\/i\u003e will captivate and inspire you to see the world around you in a brand new, fascinating light where space and art are beautifully intertwined.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46585501057182,"sku":"HPC-9781637742716","price":42.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781637742716.jpg?v=1772776589","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781637742716","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}