Citation
Alternate Title(s): Utriusque cosmi maioris scilicet et minoris
Publication Location: Oppenheim
Year: 1617-1621
Item Location
Exhibit: Music of the Spheres
Section: Music and Astronomy
Summary
For Robert Fludd, the universe is a monochord, its physical structure unintelligible without an understanding of music. In another section of the book, Fludd depicts the universe as a Temple of Music. Fludd sought to discern macrocosm-microcosm analogies, or correspondences, harmonies and sympathies between the universe, the Earth and the human body.
Related Items
Theme(s): Music, Chemistry, Astronomy, Health Sciences, Religious Studies, Geology
Geographical Region(s): Europe, England, Germany
Resource Type: Book
Chronological Period: 17th century
Resource Type: Book