Numerous books that can you go onto be your object. The harmonia macrocosmica is a star atlas written by andreas cellarius and published in 1660 by johannes janssonius. The books detailed appendix includes a list of constellation figures with short descriptions of their origin and. Mert alas and marcus piggott limited edition taschen books. In 1708, gerald valk and pieter schenck very noticeably engraved their names onto the plates and reissued the atlas exactly as cellarius had done fortyeight years earlier. The harmonia macrocosmica of andreas cellarius complete and partial reprints of the plates complete facsimiles. Pictorial paper covered heavy boards, with quarter velvet covered spine with gilt embossed titles. First published in 1660 in the harmonia macrocosmica, the complete 29 doublefolio maps and dozens of unusual.
Sep 01, 2006 the book is huge and beautiful, and the artwork superb. The protestant cellarius may have left heidelberg at the onset of the thirty years war in 1618 or in 1622 when the city came in catholic hands. Book is important thing to include you knowledge, except your teacher or lecturer. This book is presented in a light brown box featuring a cherub in blue. Andreas cellarius, illustration of the copernican system, from the harmonia macrocosmica 1660. Monthly notices of the astronomical society of south africa mnassa vol. First published in 1660 in harmonia macrocosmica, the complete 29 doublefolio maps and dozens of unusual details reproduced here depict the world systems of claudius ptolemy, nicolas copernicus, and tycho brahe, the motions of the sun, the moon, and the planets, and the delineation of the constellations in various views.
Cellariuss exquisite renditions of the constellations will excite the astronomer in anyone. Cellarius s exquisite renditions of the constellations will excite the astronomer in anyone. Though these beautiful maps have become famous by being depicted on postcards, calendars, portfolios, and even mouse pads, they have rarely been reproduced in book form and never with such comprehensive descriptions and details as this taschen edition. The first part of the atlas contains copper plate prints depicting the world systems of claudius ptolemy, nicolaus copernicus, and tycho brahe. Superlatives tend to fail in describing joan blaeus atlas maior that being said, it stands as one of the most extravagant feats in the history of mapmaking. The finest atlas of the heavens harmonia macrocosmica andreas cellarius genre.
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Cellarius atlas by robert van gent, hardcover barnes. Scans from the harmonia macrocosmica by andreas cellarius, originally published in 1 and reprinted by schenk and valk taschen, by andreas cellarius, with intro by peter van gent. The plates show cellarius artwork in magnificent color and detail, and many show the work in closeup. Andreas cellarius atlas coelestis harmonia celestial. Read cellarius atlas harmonia macrocosmica of 1660 by robert van gent for. Meticulously rendered taschen reprint of a masterpiece of celestial cartography, the celestial maps of the dutchgerman mathematician and cosmographer andreas cellarius c. A collection of maps from the golden age of celestial cartography, this book by. Cellarius atlas harmonia macrocosmica of 1660 by robert van. The paperback book includes an illustration on its front of the earth, sun and moon with text in latin. Harmonia macrocosmica of 1660 andreas cellarius atlas.
Harmonia macrocosmica, seu atlas universalis et novus. The book is huge and beautiful, and the artwork superb. An elephant folio, 235 pages, 53cm by 33cm a quality production. At the end are star maps of the classical and further constellations, the latter ones as introduced by julius schiller in his coelum. The book s detailed appendix includes a list of constellation figures with short descriptions of their origin and mythology, a list of star names found on the plates, a glossary of technical words, and a bibliography. The finest atlas of the heavens originally issued in 1660. Cellariuss atlas, superbly embellished with richly decorated borders depicting cherubs, astronomers, and. Jul 14, 2019 scans from the harmonia macrocosmica by andreas cellarius, originally published in 1 and reprinted by schenk and valk taschen, by andreas cellarius, with intro by peter van gent. Cellariuss atlas, superbly embellished with richly decorated borders depicting cherubs. The finest atlas of the heavens by cellarius, andreas introduction by robert van gent 2006.
On the cover small imperfections see photoand bottom of book. Andreas cellarius atlas coelestis harmonia celestial atlas. The divine sky historys most beautiful celestial atlas. This book is amazing, the binding by taschen is as high quality as i have seen.
Harmonia macrocosmica of 1660 andreas cellarius atlas of the. Published september 1st 2006 by taschen first published january 1998. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. This collection of celestial maps by dutchgerman mathematician and cosmographer andreas cellarius c. Andreas cellarius atlas of the heavens 2006 taschen. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. First published in 1660 in harmonia macrocosmica, harmonia macrocosmica of 1660. National geographic atlas of by national geographic. One of them is niagra cellarius atlas harmonia macrocosmica of 1660. Simple as this there is no more beautiful book ever produced and this stunning facsimile by taschen does it proud. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Cellarius atlas harmonia macrocosmica of 1660 by robert. The original latin edition, completed in 1665, was the largest and most expensive book to be published during the 17th century.
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Cellariuss atlas, superbly embellished with richly decorated borders depicting cherubs, astronomers, and astronomical instruments, features some of the most spectacular illustration in the history of astronomy. These are glorious reproductions of paintings of the zodiac, solar system, and planets by andreas cellarius 15961665. The finest atlas of the heavens new by van gent, robert h. Full color, beautiful pictures throughout the book. Cellariuss atlas, superbly embellished with richly decorated borders depicting. Family reference atlas of the by national geographic. This book is amazing, the binding by taschen is as high quality as i have seen, and. The finest atlas of the heavens by andreas cellarius ebth. First published in 1660 in the harmonia macrocosmica, the complete 29 doublefolio maps and dozens of unusual details reproduced here depict the world systems of claudius ptolemy. First published in 1660 in the harmonia macrocosmica, the complete 29 doublefolio maps and dozens of unusual details reproduced here depict the world systems of claudius ptolemy, nicolaus.
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