Congratulations to Professor Simon Werrett whose book, Fireworks: Pyrotechnic Arts and Sciences in European History, has just been published by the University of Chicago Press. A copy is available in Suzzallo Library. The book "brings to vibrant life the many artful practices of pyrotechnicians, as well as the elegant compositions of the architects, poets, painters, and musicians they inspired. At the same time, it uncovers the dynamic relationships that developed between the many artists and scientists who produced pyrotechnics. In so doing, the book demonstrates the critical role that pyrotechnics played in the development of physics, astronomy, chemistry and physiology, meteorology, and electrical science."
Friday, May 21, 2010
New Faculty Book
Congratulations to Professor Simon Werrett whose book, Fireworks: Pyrotechnic Arts and Sciences in European History, has just been published by the University of Chicago Press. A copy is available in Suzzallo Library. The book "brings to vibrant life the many artful practices of pyrotechnicians, as well as the elegant compositions of the architects, poets, painters, and musicians they inspired. At the same time, it uncovers the dynamic relationships that developed between the many artists and scientists who produced pyrotechnics. In so doing, the book demonstrates the critical role that pyrotechnics played in the development of physics, astronomy, chemistry and physiology, meteorology, and electrical science."
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