From Hell To The Empyrean

Explore the fascinating world of Dante Alighieri through the intersection of science, philosophy, art and poetry. From Hell to the Empyrean examines how Dante’s literary masterpiece and medieval worldview reflect the scientific knowledge, intellectual traditions and cultural beliefs of his time.
Published in connection with an exhibition at the Uffizi Galleries and Palazzo Pitti in Florence, this richly illustrated volume explores the relationship between Dante’s vision of the universe and the artistic and scientific ideas that shaped medieval thought. It offers readers a deeper understanding of how poetry, theology, philosophy and scientific inquiry came together to influence Dante’s imaginative universe, from the depths of Hell to the heights of Heaven.