In celebration of University of Oklahoma’s 125th anniversary, Galileo’s World is a series of exhibits, events, and programs. 20 exhibits, 7 locations, 3 campuses. Its an exhibition without walls.
The story of Galileo reveals the creativity and interconnectedness of human achievement. Galileo’s works illustrate a lifetime of engagement in science, art, literature, music, religion, philosophy, politics and culture. Galileo’s creative achievements live on today and shape our world in significant ways. The interconnectedness of science and culture which characterized Galileo’s world, and which connect Galileo’s world to our own day, remain the common heritage of humanity which we explore in the history of science, in the library, and in the University.
Our virtual exhibit allows you to experience Galileos World in a new way. Explore the historical artifacts of the History of Science Collections of the University of Oklahoma Libraries and learn how they relate to the world today.
Discover the related people, places, organizations, music, artwork, film, celestial objects, concepts, themes, inventions, and more.
Features:
• Explore the artifacts of OUs incredible History of Science collection relating to Galileos World. View one-of-a-kind historical documents from Galilei, Kepler, Coronelli, Euclid, Newton, Copernicus, Boyle, and many more.
• Listen to related audio. For example, listen to the opera "Galileo Galilei" composed by American composer Philip Glass. "Galileo Galilei" is based on excerpts from the life of Italian scientist Galileo Galilei.
• Learn about the inventions, discoveries, theories, and areas of study of the people of Galileos World.
• Learn about the more obscure and non-obvious relationships to Galileos World. How is Led Zeppelins album Led Zeppelin III related to Galileos World? Or how is fashion designer Elsa Schiaparellis Lobster Dress related?
There are 1000s of connected items to explore within Galileos World. And were continually adding more.
This is a new way to explore digital content.
Browse around. Swipe. Touch things. Explore. Get lost in the expanse and experience of Galileos World.