In late seventeenth-century London; the most provocative images were produced not by artists; but by scientists. Magnified fly-eyes drawn with the aid of microscopes; apparitions cast on laboratory walls by projection machines; cut-paper figures revealing the ldquo;exact proportionsrdquo; of sea monstersmdash;all were created by members of the Royal Society of London; the leading institutional platform of the early Scientific Revolution. Wicked Intelligence reveals that these natural philosophers shaped Restoration Londonrsquo;s emergent artistic cultures by forging collaborations with court painters; penning art theory; and designing triumphs of baroque architecture such as St Paulrsquo;s Cathedral.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Well done.By JanetIts always refreshing to read and enjoy a book of portraits taken by newspaper photographers where the same dignity is shown to the president of the nation as is shown to an oil field worker and an elderly farmer.The photographers made the most with the time and circumstances they were allowed with their subjects.The book includes a short explanation of each person photographed and most times; the reason surrounding the event.Photos span many decades and each is thoroughly interesting.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Excellent readingBy Margaret BatsonMy husband and I enjoyed this book very much. It was very informative and very enlightening. I have recommended it to all of our friends who are interested in Chicago history.Thank you.