Echoes Of Art And Science: Creative Explorations Of The Universe

From the dawn of the Space Age in the 1960s that led to the Apollo Landing on the Moon to the cosmological discoveries captured visually by space observatories and satellites, advances in our understanding of the universe have stimulated the imaginations and curiosities of people from around the globe. Beyond furthering our extraterrestrial knowledge, these scientific endeavors have led to profound cultural reverberations that transcend national and disciplinary boundaries. Presented by leading physicist Professor Peter Michelson and world-renowned artist Professor Liu Kuo-sung, this lecture will discuss the cultural implications of space exploration, specifically delving into its influence on artistic creation in China and beyond. This lecture will be moderated by Professor Xiaoneng Yang.