Decoding Astronomy In Art And Architecture

Author : Marion Dolan
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030765118

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Decoding Astronomy in Art and Architecture by Marion Dolan Pdf

For centuries, our ancestors carefully observed the movements of the heavens and wove that astronomical knowledge into their city planning, architecture, mythology, paintings, sculpture, and poetry. This book uncovers the hidden messages and advanced science encoded within these sacred spaces, showing how the rhythmic motions of the night sky played a central role across many different cultures. Our astronomical tour transports readers through time and space, from prehistoric megaliths to Renaissance paintings, Greco-Roman temples to Inca architecture. Along the way, you will investigate unexpected findings at Lascaux, Delphi, Petra, Angkor Wat, Borobudur, and many more archaeological sites both famous and little known. Through these vivid examples, you will come to appreciate the masterful ways that astronomical knowledge was incorporated into each society’s religion and mythology, then translated into their physical surroundings. The latest archaeoastronomical studies and discoveries are recounted through a poetic and nontechnical narrative, revealing how many longstanding beliefs about our ancestors are being overturned. Through this celestial journey, readers of all backgrounds will learn the basics about this exciting field and share in the wonders of cultural astronomy.

Author : Marion Dolan
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2024-12-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 3031610911

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Decoding Astronomy in Maya Art and Architecture by Marion Dolan Pdf

The exciting discoveries and newest revelations in the field of archeoastronomy present fascinating examples of the importance of astronomy to the ancient Maya Civilization. Through technological advancements made in the archeoastronomy community, this book will allow you to uncover a time capsule from an ancient past. In a clear and comprehensible manner you will read about art and architecture from various important Maya cities, drawn from diverse time periods and from different geographical areas of Mesoamerica. The topics covered include new findings in wide variety of fields; including the history's of astronomy, science, art, architecture, literature and religion. You will explore in this book how the motions of the heavens were closely watched and notated by Maya astronomers and how those celestial objects determined the patterns of everyday life, religious rites, community festivals, agriculture, even birth and death! This book will open your mind to a deeper awareness and an even greater admiration for the Maya ingenuity in preserving their astronomical knowledge and passing it on to assist future generations. These latest findings will broaden our perception of the Maya cultures of the Pre-classic and their development through the Classic period and the remarkable changes that occurred throughout their 3000 years of history.

Author : Lee Herbert McCoy
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2015-06-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1330357698

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Origin of Architectural Design by Lee Herbert McCoy Pdf

Excerpt from Origin of Architectural Design: Or the Archaeology of Astronomy In this thesis we attempt to establish the truth in re several much discussed subjects. Man as man is a very interesting study, and we can trace his history only by the monuments he has left behind him, whether intentionally or unintentionally. These monuments may take the form varying from a potsherd to the Great Pyramid at Cheops, but it is all markings of the advancement of man. Sometime in the history of the human race, architecture must have had its beginning; something must have served as a model. The question naturally arises: - What was that model? In this thesis we are endeavoring to arrive at conclusions in regard to: - 1. The Origin of Architectural Design. 2. The Relation of Astronomy (as conceived by the primitive races) to Religion. 3. The Actual Scientific Knowledge Possessed by the Earliest of Civilized Peoples, i. e., the Egyptians, Babylonians and Greeks. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Giulio Magli
Publisher : Springer
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2015-10-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319228822

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Archaeoastronomy by Giulio Magli Pdf

This book provides the first complete, easy to read, up-to-date account of the fascinating discipline of archaeoastronomy, in which the relationship between ancient constructions and the sky is studied in order to gain a better understanding of the ideas of the architects of the past and of their religious and symbolic worlds. The book is divided into three sections, the first of which explores the past relations between astronomy and people, power, the afterworld, architecture, and landscape. The fundamentals of archaeoastronomy are then addressed in detail, with coverage of the celestial coordinates; the apparent motion of the Sun, Moon, stars, and planets; observation of celestial bodies at the horizon; the use of astronomical software in archaeoastronomy; and current methods for making and analyzing measurements. The final section reviews what archaeoastronomy can now tell us about the nature and purpose of such sites and structures as Stonehenge, the Pyramids of Giza, Chichen Itza, the Campus Martius, and the Valley of the Temples of Agrigento. In addition, a set of exercises is provided that can be performed using non-commercial free software, e.g., Google Earth or Stellarium, and will equip readers to conduct their own research. Readers will find the book an ideal introduction to what has become a wide-ranging multidisciplinary science.

Author : Lee Herbert McCoy
Publisher : Kosta Press
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-01
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1446090531

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Origin of Architectural Design Or the Archaeology of Astronomy by Lee Herbert McCoy Pdf

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Author : Lee Herbert Mccoy
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2017-12-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0484481215

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Origin of Architectural Design by Lee Herbert Mccoy Pdf

Excerpt from Origin of Architectural Design: Or the Archaeology of Astronomy Hale, has rendered great service also in that department of the subject. In connection with the mythological phase we have had recourse to Thomas Bulfinch's The Age of Fable; Babylonian Religion and Mythology, by L W. King; The Stars in Song and Legend, by Jermain G. Porter; Tales of Ancient Greece, by George W. Cox; Norse Mythology, by Rasmus b.ander son and Paradise Found, by Wm. F. War ren, all of them instructive works. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : John Pringle Nichol
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1019747382

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Views Of The Architecture Of The Heavens by John Pringle Nichol Pdf

This is a book on astronomy and cosmology, written in the mid-19th century. It offers a detailed analysis of the structure and organization of the universe, as understood by scientists of the time. Written by John Pringle Nichol, a prominent Scottish scientist, it is a landmark work in the history of astronomy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Giulio Magli,Antonio César González-García,Juan Belmonte Aviles,Elio Antonello
Publisher : Springer
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2019-05-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 3319970062

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Archaeoastronomy in the Roman World by Giulio Magli,Antonio César González-García,Juan Belmonte Aviles,Elio Antonello Pdf

This book explores the insights that Cultural Astronomy provides into the classical Roman world by unveiling the ways in which the Romans made use of their knowledge concerning the heavens, and by shedding new light on the interactions between astronomy and heritage in ancient Roman culture. Leading experts in the field present fascinating information on how and why the Romans referred to the sky when deciding upon the orientation of particular monuments, temples, tombs and even urban layouts. Attention is also devoted to questions of broader interest, such as the contribution that religious interpretation of the sky made in the assimilation of conquered peoples. When one considers astronomy in the Roman world it is customary to think of the work and models of Ptolemy, and perhaps the Julian calendar or even the sighting of the Star of Bethlehem. However, like many other peoples in antiquity, the Romans interacted with the heavens in deeper ways that exerted a profound influence on their culture. This book highlights the need to take this complexity into account in various areas of research and will appeal to all those who wish to learn more about the application of astronomy in the lives and architecture of the Romans.

Author : Lee Herbert 1882 McCoy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-29
Category : History
ISBN : 1373543566

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ORIGIN OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN by Lee Herbert 1882 McCoy Pdf

Author : Joseph Gelfer
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781317544135

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2012 by Joseph Gelfer Pdf

21 December 2012 was believed to mark the end of the thirteenth B'ak'tun cycle in the Long Count of the Mayan calendar. Many people believed this date to mark the end of the world or, at the very least, a shift to a new form of global consciousness. Examining how much of the phenomenon is based on the historical record and how much is contemporary fiction, the book explores the landscape of the modern apocalyptic imagination, the economics of the spiritual marketplace, the commodification of countercultural values, and the cult of celebrity.

Author : Necia H. Apfel,Joseph Allen Hynek
Publisher : Benjamin-Cummings Publishing Company
Page : 499 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1979-01-01
Category : Astronomie
ISBN : 080534747X

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Architecture of the Universe by Necia H. Apfel,Joseph Allen Hynek Pdf

Author : J. Richard Gott
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780691181172

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The Cosmic Web by J. Richard Gott Pdf

Semi-autobiographical discussion of astronomy and astronomers, and history of astronomy and cosmology.--

Author : Susan Milbrath
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 558 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780292778511

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Star Gods of the Maya by Susan Milbrath Pdf

“A prodigious work of unmatched interdisciplinary scholarship” on Maya astronomy and religion (Journal of Interdisciplinary History). Observations of the sun, moon, planets, and stars played a central role in ancient Maya lifeways, as they do today among contemporary Maya who maintain the traditional ways. This pathfinding book reconstructs ancient Maya astronomy and cosmology through the astronomical information encoded in Pre-Columbian Maya art and confirmed by the current practices of living Maya peoples. Susan Milbrath opens the book with a discussion of modern Maya beliefs about astronomy, along with essential information on naked-eye observation. She devotes subsequent chapters to Pre-Columbian astronomical imagery, which she traces back through time, starting from the Colonial and Postclassic eras. She delves into many aspects of the Maya astronomical images, including the major astronomical gods and their associated glyphs, astronomical almanacs in the Maya codices and changes in the imagery of the heavens over time. This investigation yields new data and a new synthesis of information about the specific astronomical events and cycles recorded in Maya art and architecture. Indeed, it constitutes the first major study of the relationship between art and astronomy in ancient Maya culture. “Milbrath has given us a comprehensive reference work that facilitates access to a very broad and varied body of literature spanning several disciplines.” ―Isis “Destined to become a standard reference work on Maya archeoastronomy . . . Utterly comprehensive.” —Andrea Stone, Professor of Art History, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Author : Bryan E. Penprase
Publisher : Springer
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2017-05-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319525976

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The Power of Stars by Bryan E. Penprase Pdf

Completely revised and updated, this new edition provides a readable, beautifully illustrated journey through world cultures and the vibrant array of sky mythology, creation stories, models of the universe, temples and skyscrapers that each culture has created to celebrate and respond to the power of the night sky. Sections on the archaeoastronomy of South Asia and South East Asia have been expanded, with original photography and new research on temple alignments in Southern India, and new material describing the astronomical practices of Indonesia, Malaysia and other Southeast Asian countries. Beautiful photographs of temples in India and Asia have been added, as well as new diagrams explaining the alignment of these structures and the astronomical underpinnings of temples within the Pallava and Chola cultures. From new fieldwork in the Four Corners region of North America, Dr. Penprase has included accounts of Pueblo skywatching and photographs of ceremonial kivas that help elucidate the rich astronomical knowledge of the Pueblo people. The popular “Archaeoastronomy of Skyscrapers” section of the book has been updated as well, with new interpretations of skyscrapers in Indonesia, Taiwan and China.With the rapid pace of discovery in astronomy and astrophysics, entirely new perspectives are emerging about dark matter, inflation and the future of the universe. The Power of Stars puts these discoveries in context and describes how they fit into the modern perspective of cosmology, which has arisen from the universal human response to the sky that has inspired both ancient and modern cultures.

Author : Bridget McDermott
Publisher : Chartwell Books
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2016-11-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9780785833994

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Decoding Egyptian Hieroglyphs by Bridget McDermott Pdf

Decoding Egyptian Hieroglyphs interweaves a clear guide to deciphering this elegant, largely picture language with vivid depictions of its origins and the people themselves.