New Perspectives in Iconology is the first book in the new series Iconologies, founded by the Iconology Research Group (www.iconologyresearchgroup.org).

In this book the authors investigate how iconology as a field and method, which originated within art history, relates to recent developments in the Humanities such as Anthropology and Visual Studies. The main questions are: How has iconology evolved in the past decennia, could it incorporate Anthropology and Visual Studies towards a new scie...

“We create the Universe as much as it creates us.”

— Stephen Hawking & Thomas Hertog

How did the Universe begin? Will it ever end? The cosmos and Man’s place in it have fascinated humans for thousands of years. These mind-bending cosmic questions keep scientists awake at night, but also fuel the imagination and fantasy of artists.

This unique book combines the insights of scientists and visual artists, offering a magnificent overview of the visualisation of the Universe from the Neol...