making site visits to France to determine the precise locations when Van Gogh set up his easel and what celestial objects are depicted.įor each historical event influenced by astronomy, there would be a different kind of mystery to be solved. finding and quoting the clues found in translations of original letters by Van Gogh computer calculations of historical skies above France in the 19th century As an example using the study of sky paintings by Vincent van Gogh, the analytical method would include: This book sets out to answer these mysteries indicated with the means and expertise of astronomy, opening the door to a richer experience of human culture and its relationship with nature.Įach subject is carefully analyzed. The chosen topics are selected for their wide public recognition and intrigue, involving artists such as Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, Edvard Munch, and Ansel Adams historical events such as the Battle of Marathon, the death of Julius Caesar, the American Revolution, and World War II and literary authors such as Chaucer, Shakespeare, Joyce, and Mary Shelley. Weather facts, volcano studies, topography, tides, historical letters and diaries, famous paintings, military records, and the friendly assistance of experts in related fields add variety, depth, and interest to the work. Astronomical calculations are the basis of the studies, which have the advantage of bringing to readers both evocative images and a better understanding of the skies. For a general audience interested in solving mysteries in art, history, and literature using the methods of science, 'forensic astronomy' is a thrilling new field of exploration.
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