Mastering the elements
By: concept and photography, Jana Hartmann ; editing, Jana Hartmann, Nicolas Polli
Contributors: Polli, Nicolas, editor
Edition: First edition.
Series: The Eriskay Connection -- [80]
Publisher: The Eriskay Connection
Published: 2021
Place of publication: Breda]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 215
ISBN-13: 9789492051653
Copyright date: 2021
Subjects: Artistic Photography; Art and science
Description: Mastering the Elements' is a photographic research on the history of scientific exploration and the conquest of nature. Despite the significance of natural sciences for humanity's present and future, the principles of today's scientific practices are often not exposed to the broad social discourse they deserve. By bringing together photography and philosophy into a visual exploration of the history of alchemy and science, Jana Hartmann (DE) initiates an intriguing dialogue on reductionistic and holistic world views. Excerpts from both alchemical writings and modern scientific publications are interwoven with selectively framed photographic representations of scientific phenomena. Ranging from the origin of matter to the Philosophers Stone and humanity's quest to heal disease, prolong life and create wealth, Hartmann aims to foster curiosity towards a world that all too often remains opaque.
Notes: Title on page

Includes bibliographical references.