The Day the Universe Changed

Season 1 Episode 3: Point of View: Scientific Imagination in the Renaissance

Shows that Western Europe’s rediscovery of perspective through the study of Arab optics led to revolutions in art and architecture. The West’s new-found ability to control things at a distance resulted in new methods of warfare and the confidence to make long voyages of exploration.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

1

Episodes:

10

Cast:

James Burke

Quality:

HD

Duration:

45 min

First Air:

1985

Rating:

8.8