Arnold Wolfendale

Keynote Lecture

Abstract

Inter-Relation of the Visual Arts and Science in General and Astronomy in Particular

Science and Art are two of the most significant facets of human endeavour, with Astronomy occupying a key role within science. Despite C.P. Snow’s ‘Two Cultures’, there are many common aspects and each has an influence on the other.

 

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Biographical Details

Prof Sir Arnold Wolfendale FRS, is Emeritus Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Durham and is former Astronomer Royal. He is the author (with A. D. Erlykin) of Models for the origin of the knee in the cosmic-ray spectrum as well as numerous journal articles.