Scientific Revolution

The readings this week made me stop and appreciate the comfort we have been given through science by these amazing people. If it had not been for the discoveries of Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo or Newton I wonder where we would be. These men had to endure many questions about their integrity, knowledge and intellect. Many did not believe them because it was something new and never considered before. I believe that it is human nature to question that which is new and often people fear what they do not understand. I Think Galileo was a strong man to stand by his work although there were those that did not believe him and would later imprison him. My favorite statement form the readings was from Sir Issac Newton to Robert Hook. He said "If I have seen further it is because I have stood on ye shoulders of giants." What a great man to acknowledge the fact that others paved the way for him.

Renaissance

It is often easier to look back at a time in history and place a name on it rather than naming it at the time. I'm sure there will be differing names for our time in history given the happenings of late. Maybe those in the future will agree on exactly what to call it or maybe not. The Renaissance seems to be a bit of a re-birth at least when looking at the readings about art and humanism. What an amazing time to live through for those that wanted freedom to express and study what they believed to be important. The new techniques, especially perspective, created a new world for artists to journey. By looking to the past the artists were able to bring back the arts and then they moved forward by making improvements and creating new forms of art. It seems this re-birth was just a stepping stone towards an amazing and exciting time in the creation of art.