Optics and ‘Natural Magic’ in the Renaissance

Most people know the story of Galileo and the telescope, but his marvelous new instrument was only one of many optical oddities and inventions that delighted and puzzled the Renaissance public. This lecture will examine the mirrors, lenses, and other wonderful objects that fascinated this famously visual age.

Robert Goulding, Director, John J. Reilly Center for Science, Technology, and Values Director, History and Philosophy of Science Program Associate Professor, Program of Liberal Studies Concurrent Associate Professor, History

December 18, 2023

Science and Technologydigest223John J. Reilly Center for Science Technology and ValuesNatural MagicOpticsRenaissanceUniversity of Notre Dame

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