Galileo Galilei The Tuscan Artist - Pietro Greco Kartoniert (TB)

This book is a distinctively original biography of Galileo Galilei probably the last eclectic genius of the Italian Renaissance who was not only one of the greatest scientists ever but also a philosopher a theologian and a man of great literary musical and artistic talent - The Tuscan Artist as the poet John Milton referred to him. Galileo was exceptional in simultaneously excelling in the Arts Science Philosophy and Theology. These diverse aspects of his life were closely intertwined indeed it may be said that he personally demonstrated that human culture is not divisible but ra ther one with a thousand shades. Galileo also represented the bridge between two historical epochs. As the philosopher Tommaso Campanella a contemporary of Galileo recognized at the time Galileo was responsible for ushering in a new age the Modern Age. This book which is exceptional in the completeness of its coverage explores all aspects of the life of Galileo as a Tuscan artist and giant of the Renaissance in a stimulating and reader-friendly way.