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Oxford University Museum of Natural History is a unique fusion of architecture, science and art. In this series of illustrated podcasts, recorded to accompany his book Temple of Science: The Pre-Raphaelites and Oxford University Museum of Natural History, John Holmes takes us on a guided tour of the art and architecture of the museum, revealing how leading scientists collaborated with artists of genius to create one of the great masterpieces of the Gothic Revival and Pre-Raphaelite art.
Episode 3
The central court of Oxford University Museum was described by one of its founders, Charles Daubeny, as the sanctuary of the Temple of Science. In this episode we see how every detail of this unique space was carefully planned and crafted to contribute to a comprehensive model of natural science.
John Holmes is Professor of Victorian Literature and Culture at the University of Birmingham and an Honorary Associate of Oxford University Museum of Natural History.
Oxford University Museum of Natural History is a unique fusion of architecture, science and art. In this series of illustrated podcasts, recorded to accompany his book Temple of Science: The Pre-Raphaelites and Oxford University Museum of Natural History, John Holmes takes us on a guided tour of the art and architecture of the museum, revealing how leading scientists collaborated with artists of genius to create one of the great masterpieces of the Gothic Revival and Pre-Raphaelite art.
Episode 3
The central court of Oxford University Museum was described by one of its founders, Charles Daubeny, as the sanctuary of the Temple of Science. In this episode we see how every detail of this unique space was carefully planned and crafted to contribute to a comprehensive model of natural science.
John Holmes is Professor of Victorian Literature and Culture at the University of Birmingham and an Honorary Associate of Oxford University Museum of Natural History.
