{"product_id":"painting-the-cosmos-how-art-and-science-intersect-to-reveal-the-secrets-of-the-universe","title":"Painting the Cosmos: How Art and Science Intersect to Reveal the Secrets of the Universe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eNational Indie Excellence Awards Winner in Science\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eA stunning portrait of our vast, dynamic, and mysterious universe . . . as seen through the lenses of astronomy and art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003ePainting the Cosmos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, astrophysicist and visual artist Nia Imara combines these perspectives to comprehensively illustrate the history of the universe and our position in it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eFrom the Big Bang to life on other planets\u003c\/span\u003e—\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ewhile also explaining the most exciting recent developments in astronomy\u003c\/span\u003e—\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eith Imara’s guiding expertise, readers will explore:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe limits of objectivity in understanding reality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe role of harmony and rhythm in the universe and art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow light functions as a storyteller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow scientists and artists help us “see” the invisible—from black holes to marginalized experiences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe possibility of life beyond our solar system, and how we define intelligence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003ePainting the Cosmos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"books-entity-teaser\"\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Nia Imara\u003c\/strong\u003e is an artist and astrophysicist. She is a graduate of Kenyon College, received her PhD in astrophysics from University of California, Berkeley, did her postdoctoral work at Harvard University, and is currently a professor of astronomy at University of California, Santa Cruz. Her nonprofit organization, Onaketa, provides free STEM tutoring and other educational resources for black and brown youth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-nostyle a-vertical a-spacing-none detail-bullet-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eLanguage ‏ : ‎ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnglish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePrint length ‏ : ‎ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e288 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eItem Weight ‏ : ‎ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.44 pounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eDimensions ‏ : ‎ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7 x 0.7 x 9 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Simon and Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50776290459887,"sku":null,"price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0060\/8134\/7702\/files\/Screenshot_16-9-2026_151139_www.amazon.com.jpg?v=1789585931","url":"https:\/\/schomburgshop.com\/products\/painting-the-cosmos-how-art-and-science-intersect-to-reveal-the-secrets-of-the-universe","provider":"The Schomburg Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}