Week 9: Space + Art
Space is an entire world that remains unexplored, is where imagination dwells, and where creativity begins. The idea that our universe is infinitely growing creates uneasiness for many, which has created a dynamic and growing field of space research. This type of uncertainty has drawn the attention of many artists across the world. Holmes, in his paper, describes that “man cannot realize, he cannot calculate how small, how utterly insignificant in his own planet compared with the totality of the universe” (Holmes, 1917). Ever since humans have been able to observe space, it has only led to more open doors and more questions about its limitless beauty. Even ancient civilizations have crafted stories based on the stars such as Orion the Hunter and Orion’s belt (Sgro, 2019). Many believe that these stories offer some meaning to the purpose of humans due to our tiny and minute existence. LoveToKnow. Exploring Retro Space Art , 2021. The “Space Race”, which refe