Nicolaus Copernicus in the Culture of Memory : Sedimentation of Knowledge

doi:10.14220/9783737017794

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Piasek, Wojciech (editor)

Kola, Adam F. (editor)

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English

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Abstract

The volume explores the cultural legacy of Nicolaus Copernicus, spanning from the 16th century to the commemorative events of 2023. It innovatively examines the reception of Copernicus’ research and ideas, tracing his cultural impact across various historical epochs. Contributions within delve into the scientific reception of his theories as well as diverse forms of cultural remembrance, including monuments and commemorations, political memory, visual arts, iconography, street names, postage stamps, and tourism promotion. Emphasizing the importance of Copernicus within both Polish and German cultural spheres (including local cultural wars), the volume also considers his broader global influence.

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https://doab-dev.siscern.org/handle/20.500.12854/205541

Keywords

Nicolaus Copernicus; Memory Studies; Intellectual history; History of knowledge; History of science; History of humanities; History of ideas; 16th century; 17th century; 18th century; 19th century; 20th century; 21st century; Iconography; Visual arts; Political memory; Street names; Postage stamps; Tourism promotion; Monuments; Commemorations; Niklas Koppernigk; Mikołaj Kopernik; De revolutionibus orbium coelestium