(Por Naukas, 2015)
(Glen Vause, 2018)
Studio 1A
Legend Research
Galileo Galilei
Date of Birth: 15th February 1564
Location: Florence Italy
Profession: Made observations with the field of physics, astronomer, philosopher and mathematician. Use mathematics to prove his predictions of the universe.
Early Life
Galileo was the first born of six children and was a talented musician. Studying Medicine at the University of Pisa he began an interest within physics and mathematics. Being interested in mathematics he made mathematics and physics his profession going against his father's wishes. Galileo left the university without a degree, giving private lessons in mathematics.
Discoveries
Hydrostatic Balance- weighing small qualities
Discovery of the telescope
Copernican Heliocentric system- The structure of the solar system. The Earth rotates around the sun
Jupiter's Moons
Saturn's Rings
Family Life
3 children with Marina Gamba
Never married due to his financial worries and his children would threaten his social standing
Galileo and the Church
The church challenged his position due to his proposed discovery of the earth's rotation. He was sentenced to imprisonment for life
Contemporary
University Lecturer challenging University teaching systems through beginning his own practise. His practise is effective challenging the governments teaching policies.
Characteristics
Persuasive
High Publicised
Challenging
Confident
Self Sufficient
Courageous
Progressive
2. Myth
Medusa
Description of Myth
Medusa was an incredibly beautiful mortal woman.
Poseidon was incredibly fascinated with her and after being denied plenty of times took Medusa and had an ill fated love affair with her
Athena cursed and transformed into a vicious monastery replacing her luscious hair with snakes.
Anybody that looked Medusa in the eyes was petrified and turned into stone
Perseus was given the task to behead Medusa, helmet of hades, winged sandals, bronze shield and sword to help him on his task.
Architectural Reference
Snakes
The curved movement of the snakes can incorporated in the shape of the room or the layout of the space incorporating curvature or fluid movement.
Reflection
Reflective details
Wings of Gold
A space with high ceilings as the wings need space to move
Bronze Shield
Elements of Bronze
Stone
Stone can be a possible material used within the space
Myth & Legend
The story of Medusa represents elements of beauty and promiscuous activity. Galileo heavily followed rules of mathematics and science delving into highly intellectual subjects.
Reference
Por Naukas, 2015, Galileo Galileo - Welcome Gallery, Nakus, viewed 18 October 2018 <https://naukas.com/2015/08/03/todos-los-articulos-de-la-serie-galileo/>
Charles Scribner's son, 2008, Galilei, Galileo, Encyclopedia.com, viewed 18 October 2018, <https://www.encyclopedia.com/people/science-and-technology/astronomy-biographies/galileo>
Albert Van Helden, 2018, Galileo, Encyclopedia Britannica, viewed 18 October 2018, <https://www.britannica.com/biography/Galileo-Galilei>
Glen Vause, 2018, Medusa, bluethumb, viewed 18 October 2018, <https://bluethumb.com.au/glen-vause/Artwork/medusa>
Biography.com Editors, 2017, Galileo Biography, viewed 18 October 2018, <https://www.biography.com/people/galileo-9305220>
Greek.Mythology. com Editors, 2018, Medusa, viewed 18 October 2018
<a href="https://www.greekmythology.com/Myths/Creatures/Medusa/medusa.html">Medusa: GreekMythology.com</a>
Mythology & Fiction Explained, 2017, The Story of Medusa, photo montage and audio recording, Youtube, viewed October 18 2018, <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9pr2Xxaagw>
