Week 9 - Space and Art
Space is one of the most intriguing destinations for humans, and our urge to explore has been evident since the beginning of our time. It’s intricacies and unknown details intertwine with art in many ways. From the planets to the solar systems to the galaxies, the universe holds a wide array of artistic depictions in its colors and shapes. This art has been put on display by humans through drawings, movies, etc.
The Milky Way
Many famous movies and television shows have a central theme to them that make the cinema so popular: space. Some of the many great movies include Apollo 13, The Martian, etc. This form of art has inspired many people (both young and old) to learn more about space and ways in which they could do their own form of exploring. Some of these movies use real science and observations from space to create the most realistic experience possible for viewers. NASA astronaut Garrett Reisman describes just how correct these movies are. “This movie is the closest thing to being a documentary without actually taking cameras up and filming it in space.” (Reisman, 15). This fact was super interesting to me because it will probably be the closest I may ever get to experiencing space, and it is realistic enough to feel real.
Apollo 13 Crew
Space has also been portrayed outside of Hollywood, and long before movies began. The first depictions of the stars and the moon were shown in ancient cave carvings, and have gotten progressively more detailed since then. In 1609 Galileo Galilei drew images of the different shades of the moon during his studies of crescents, and just last year a composite image was taken showing the intricate craters and colors of the moon. Technology has increased greatly and it is only a matter of time before we have free range in space. “Space has long fascinated scientists, astronomers and visual artists and it remains a recurring subject in our society and culture.” (Holland, 5) . All of this artwork is very interesting to dissect, and it helps bring the public closer to the cosmos. These illustrations depict some of the most beautiful images in space, something that we should all hold a dire interest towards.
Galileo’s Moon Drawings
References:
Holland, Oscar. “From cave paintings to NASA: How humankind has captured the cosmos.” CNN, 2017, https://www.cnn.com/style/article/artists-exploring-the-astronomical-world/index.html. Accessed Thursday May 2021.
Jordan, Brett. “NASA astronaut rates 10 space movies based on how realistic they are.” Insider, February 2021, https://www.insider.com/nasa-astronaut-rates-space-movies-based-on-realism-2019-11. Accessed Thursday May 2021.
“How To Build A Space Elevator And Become An Interplanetary Civilization.” Science. Gizmodo, 12 Feb. 2011. Web. Accessed Thursday May 2021
“Leonardo Space Art Project Visioneers.” Leonardo Space Art Project. MIT Press, 1996. Web. 26 Nov. 2012. Accessed Thursday May 2021
Chayka, Kyle. “Where Art And Space Travel Meet: Why Is The Art World Suddenly So Captivated By The Cosmos?.” . The Creators Project, 08 Oct 2008. <http://thecreatorsproject.com/blog/where-art-and-space-travel-meet-why-is-the-art-world-suddenly-so-captivated-by-the-cosmos>.
Hi Brandon! I really liked you blog post this week. I though it was so interesting how you referenced the movies and made the point that art gives people an opportunity to explore something that most of us never will. Do you think space travel will become more accessible to a larger group of people in the future? Great post!
ReplyDeleteHi Brandon! Your blog this week was very insightful. I also talked about the effect of growing interest on space exploration on movies and television. You mentioned the Martian which was a book and movie that I really enjoyed.
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