Week Nine - Space and Art
Week 9 - Space and Art Gennadi Manakov and Cosmic Dancer (Photo Courtesy of Cosmic Dancer website, Arthur Wood) As the science fiction genre dominates the current media landscape with franchises like Star Wars and Guardians of the Galaxy (among many others), it seems only fitting that this course conclude with the intersection of space and art. Following the trend of the course, artists both inspire and get inspired by the field of space exploration. In the early years of space exploration, goals and innovations were largely shaped by the musings of science fiction novelists. Arthur C. Clarke’s novel, The Fountains of Paradise, details the construction of a space elevator. While the novel could not have Ground Control, Edith Dekyndt, 2008. (Photo Courtesy of Dancing on the Ceiling: Art and Zero Gravity, Parker's Box Gallery) accurately predicted the real-life logistics of such a project, it’s idea was a catalyst for scientists around the world to attempt making th
