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Mastering the elements / concept and photography, Jana Hartmann ; editing, Jana Hartmann, Nicolas Polli.
LIBRA TR647 .H374 2021
Available from offsite location
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Hartmann, Jana, photographer, editor.
- Series:
- The Eriskay Connection ; [80]
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Hartmann, Jana--Exhibitions.
- Hartmann, Jana.
- Photography, Artistic--Exhibitions.
- Photography, Artistic.
- Art and science--Exhibitions.
- Art and science.
- Genre:
- photobooks.
- Exhibition catalogs.
- Photobooks.
- Physical Description:
- 215 pages : chiefly illustrations (chiefly color) ; 32 cm
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- [Breda] : The Eriskay Connection, [2021]
- Summary:
- Mastering the Elements' is a photographic research on the history of scientific exploration and the conquest of nature. Despite the significance of natural sciences for humanity's present and future, the principles of today's scientific practices are often not exposed to the broad social discourse they deserve. By bringing together photography and philosophy into a visual exploration of the history of alchemy and science, Jana Hartmann (DE) initiates an intriguing dialogue on reductionistic and holistic world views. Excerpts from both alchemical writings and modern scientific publications are interwoven with selectively framed photographic representations of scientific phenomena. Ranging from the origin of matter to the Philosophers Stone and humanity's quest to heal disease, prolong life and create wealth, Hartmann aims to foster curiosity towards a world that all too often remains opaque.
- Notes:
- Published to accompany an exhibition held at the Alfred Ehrhardt Stiftung, July 24-September 12, 2021.
- Paris Photo-Aperture Foundation PhotoBook Awards. 2021 PhotoBook of the Year Shortlist.
- Includes bibliographical references.
- ISBN:
- 9789492051653
- 9492051656
- OCLC:
- 1238085051
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