{"product_id":"painting-the-cosmos-how-art-and-science-intersect-to-reveal-the-secrets-of-the-universe-9781637742716","title":"Painting the Cosmos: How Art and Science Intersect to Reveal the Secrets of the Universe","description":"\u003cb\u003eA stunning portrait of our vast, dynamic, and mysterious universe . . . as seen through the lenses of astronomy and art\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat is our place in the universe? Where do art and science overlap? How can we use these disciplines to better understand the universe . . . and how do they help us to shape our reality? In \u003ci\u003ePainting the Cosmos\u003c\/i\u003e, astrophysicist and visual artist Nia Imara combines these perspectives to comprehensively illustrate the history of the universe and our position in it. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this eye-opening and accessible book, Imara asks pivotal questions and explores humanity's ever-evolving view of nature. Richly illustrated with spectacular full-color images of our universe and beautiful work from creators around the world--particularly the often-neglected work of women and Black artists--this one-of-a-kind book unites the realms of art, science, and culture to create a dynamic portrait of the cosmos. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the Big Bang to life on other planets\u003c\/b\u003e--\u003cb\u003ewhile also explaining the most exciting recent developments in astronomy\u003c\/b\u003e--\u003cb\u003ew\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eith Imara's guiding expertise, readers will explore: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e The limits of objectivity in understanding reality The role of harmony and rhythm in the universe and art How light functions as a storyteller How scientists and artists help us \"see\" the invisible--from black holes to marginalized experiences The possibility of life beyond our solar system, and how we define intelligence \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePainting the Cosmos\u003c\/i\u003e will captivate and inspire you to see the world around you in a brand new, fascinating light where space and art are beautifully intertwined.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-17154496\"\u003eNia Imara\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Benbella Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/25\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 7.00w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781637742716\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1637742711\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-SCI\"\u003eScience\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-SCI004000\"\u003eSpace Science | Astronomy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-ART\"\u003eArt\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-ART016010\"\u003eIndividual Artists | Artists' Books\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-SCI\"\u003eScience\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-SCI015000\"\u003eSpace Science | Cosmology\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Nia Imara \u003c\/b\u003eis an artist and astrophysicist born in Oakland, California. She is a graduate of Kenyon College, received her PhD in astrophysics from UC Berkeley, did her postdoctoral work at Harvard University, and is currently a professor of astronomy at UC Santa Cruz. Her nonprofit organization, Onaketa, provides free STEM tutoring and other educational resources for black and brown youth in the United States and Ghana.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benbella Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48110511259885,"sku":"9781637742716","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/files\/img_e5c2a6ea-a8cd-4863-822a-a875c03695e9.jpg?v=1747629847","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/painting-the-cosmos-how-art-and-science-intersect-to-reveal-the-secrets-of-the-universe-9781637742716","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}