The Moon: "Houston, Tranquility Base Here. The Eagle Has Landed"
- ISBN-10
- 0890901708
- ISBN-13
- 9780890901700
- Series
- The Moon
- Category
- Art / American / General
- Pages
- 56
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009
- Publisher
- Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
- Author
- Andreas Blühm
Description
"This overview of 500 years of fascination with the moon presents highlights from an accompanying exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Imaginary and artistic visions are juxtaposed with scientific instruments and illustrations from throughout the centuries, providing insights regarding how the interaction between art and science has informed perceptions of the moon"--Provided by publisher.
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