Unity of Knowledge

Name: Unity of Knowledge
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SKU: 9788793604841
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Scrapbook from the Niels Bohr Institute

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Unity of Knowledge - Scrapbook from the Niels Bohr Institute offers a unique visual and historical insight into life at this world-renowned physics research centre. Through a creative blend of archival black & white photographs, vibrant modern images, collages, and poignant quotes, the book portrays the enduring spirit of curiosity and collaboration since the Institute's foundation in 1921. With contributions from sculptor Rikke Raben, photographer Anne Prytz Schaldemose, and an essay by author Peter Høeg, this scrapbook captures the essence of scientific pursuit and artistic interpretation.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in the intersection of science, art, and history, particularly those fascinated by scientific institutions and the culture of research. It may also appeal to fans of visual storytelling and documentary photography.

A visual portrait of the world-famous physics institute founded by the Nobel Prize awarded physicist, Niels Bohr

A visual portrait of the world-famous physics institute founded by the Nobel Prize awarded physicist, Niels Bohr

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Unity of Knowledge - Scrapbook from the Niels Bohr Institute explores life in research and science at this world-famous physics institution.

Sculptor Rikke Raben has been part of the Institute's daily life for a decade. With her background in portrait sculpture, she merges selected historical black and white pictures from the Niels Bohr Archive, collages, and quotes, with new colour photos by photographer Anne Prytz Schaldemose. Schaldemose has depicted life at the institute with her camera for five years.

Serving as an un-chronological historical document and accompanied by an essay from author Peter Høeg, the combinations and sequence of images in the book create a visual portrait. This portrait aims to illustrate the curiosity and openness towards the unknown that has continued to prevail at the Institute since its establishment in 1921.

The book reflects the meeting between these three artists and the Niels Bohr Institute. To this day, the activities at the Institute are characterised by curiosity, openness, and cooperation. It is a place built upon the belief that we accomplish more and achieve better results through collaboration and knowledge sharing—through the Unity of Knowledge.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9788793604841

Publisher: Strandberg Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 January 2021

Country: Denmark

Imprint: Strandberg Publishing

Illustration: 300 Illustrations

Contributors:

Text by Peter Høeg
Edited by Rikke Raben
Photographs by Anne Prytz Schaldemose

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 290.0mm

Weight: 1500g

Pages: 228

Collections

Arts & Culture Education & Reference Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

Rikke Raben is a Danish (portrait) sculptor. On commission she has created portraits for, amongst others, the Danish Nationalmuseum, Zentropa Film and the Nationalbank of Denmark as well as for private clients in Scandinavia. Anne Prytz Schaldemose is a Danish photographer. Her work is part of numerous books and her photographs are decorating public spaces such as the University Hospital, Copenhagen Technical College and Forum metro station in Copenhagen. Peter Høeg is a Danish author. He broke through with the international bestseller Smilla's Sense of Snow in 1992 and has received numerous awards for his books.