The Art of Curiosity - 50 Visionary Artists, Scientists, Poets, Makers & Dreamers Who Are Changing the Way We See Our World

Fifty of the world's most creative people share their stories, their inspirations, and their unique takes on science and education, all inspired by the Exploratorium science museum.

About the author

Internationally acclaimed as the first hands-on science museum of its kind, the Exploratorium is home to more than 475 interactive exhibits, all of which create an otherworldly and awe-inspiring experience of everyday physical forces. More than half a million people visit the museum annually, and several hundred thousand more interact with exhibits sent abroad. The Exploratorium was awarded National Science Board 2011 Public Service Science Award for its continued good works in heightening awareness of the intersection of art and science, and it has trained more than 6,000 teachers in learning through hands-on interaction.

Summary

Fifty of the world’s most creative people share their stories, their inspirations, and their unique takes on science and education, all inspired by the Exploratorium science museum.

Product details

• Assisted by: Exploratorium (Editor)
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster N.Y.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.12.2019
• EAN: 9781681889993
• ISBN: 978-1-68188-999-3
• No. of pages: 200
• Dimensions: 184 mm x 229 mm x 23 mm
• Weight: 762 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art; SCIENCE / Philosophy & Social Aspects, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Science & Technology, ART / Individual Artists / Monographs, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Social Aspects, Individual artists, art monographs, Impact of science & technology on society, Impact of science and technology on society, Biography: science, technology & medicine, Biography: science, technology and medicine, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Technology Studies