Science on Tap
“Flash! A Quick History of Photography in Motion”
Jane E. Boyd, Ph.D., Independent Curator
Ever wanted to stop time? For centuries, artists, scientists, and dreamers have tried to seize the fleeting moment, to picture phenomena that occur too fast for the human eye and brain to perceive. When photography arrived on the scene in the 1830s, it amazed people with its ability to render a scene in meticulous detail. Though the first photographic processes were slow, ingenious photographers were soon capturing events never before recorded: a horse’s gallop, a bullet’s path through the air, a wave crashing on the shore, a meteor’s track across the night sky, and much more. Join us for a swift flight through the remarkable story of photography in motion, from its earliest days to today’s advanced digital techniques.
Art historian Jane E. Boyd, Ph.D., is an independent curator and freelance writer, editor, and translator in Philadelphia. She specializes in the history and visual culture of science, technology, and medicine. Dr. Boyd has worked on projects for all five of the Science on Tap sponsoring institutions. Visit her website at www.jane-e-boyd.com for more information and links.
This month’s Science on Tap is presented by the APS Museum
Monday, July 9, 2012 at 6:00 pm
National Mechanics
22 South Third St.
Philadelphia 19106
www.nationalmechanics.com
Ages 21+ or accompanied by a chaperone 25 years or older
Science on Tap is a monthly gathering in Philadelphia that features public discussion on engaging science topics.
Held in a relaxed, bar setting on the second Monday of every month, Science on Tap features a brief, informal presentation by a scientist or other expert followed by lively conversation. The goal is to promote enthusiasm for science in a fun, spirited, and accessible way, while also meeting new people.
Science on Tap is sponsored by a consortium of five Philadelphia institutions: The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, the American Philosophical Society (APS) Museum, the Chemical Heritage Foundation (CHF), the Mütter Museum of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, and the Wagner Free Institute of Science.
