Miracles and Machines
Book • 2023
Miracles and Machines is a captivating exploration of a 16th-century automaton monk, delving into its intricate mechanics and the legend surrounding it.
The book unravels the story of the monk's creation, its connection to a miraculous event in the Spanish court, and its place in the history of art and technology.
It examines the collaboration of various craftspeople in its construction and explores the automaton's unique status as a precursor to modern robotics.
The authors' meticulous research and engaging narrative bring this fascinating artifact to life, revealing its significance in the context of Renaissance art, science, and religious beliefs.
The book unravels the story of the monk's creation, its connection to a miraculous event in the Spanish court, and its place in the history of art and technology.
It examines the collaboration of various craftspeople in its construction and explores the automaton's unique status as a precursor to modern robotics.
The authors' meticulous research and engaging narrative bring this fascinating artifact to life, revealing its significance in the context of Renaissance art, science, and religious beliefs.
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Elizabeth King
Elizabeth King and W. David Todd, "Miracles and Machines: A Sixteenth-Century Automaton and Its Legend" (Getty, 2023)
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Elizabeth King and W. David Todd, "Miracles and Machines: A Sixteenth-Century Automaton and Its Legend" (Getty, 2023)
