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Lumen : the art and science of light, 800-1600

by Kristen Collins, Nancy K. Turner

This work examines the intersection of art and science from 800 to 1600, focusing on how optics and geometry influenced religious expression. It features a range of artefacts and scientific instruments from Christian, Jewish, and Islamic traditions.

Accession 35204 ISBN 9781606069288 Publisher J. Paul Getty Museum
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