Archimedes:
The Screw, the pulley
and
the Riddle of Ravenna
Manolis
Korres – Vasilis Michelas Collection
Zivasart
Gallery has the honor and the pleasure of hosting this summer’s exhibits from
the collection of the original preindustrial and ancient technology tools and
mechanisms by Vasilis Michelas. The architect, Manolis Korres, offers the
precious curation and drawings.
The exhibition refers to the work of the Father of engineering
Archimedes, through two very important ancient technological applications, the
screw and the pulley, whose form, structure and terminology have been preserved
from ancient times to the present. They also have a place in the terminology of
the anatomy of the human body (Cochlea,
Trochlea).
The great ancient Greek generalist,
engineer and mathematician, having previously studied and formulated the laws
governing the operations, developed the potentials of these mechanisms in his
inventions.
The exhibition presents rare vintage tools
(dating back to even two hundred years), which have been collected in the span
of many years with effort, sacrifices and mainly artistry, by the engineer and
manufacturer of mechanisms, Vasilis Michelas. Wooden and metal screws from
mechanisms of compression, lifting, transmission etc., alternate with wooden
pulleys of various sizes and complexes from sailboats, lifting devices etc.
Manolis Korres, architectural historian, is
the curator of this exhibition with informative and analytical texts on
Archimedes’ contribution to the structure and use of these tools. With the use
of his drawing prowess he supports many of the exhibits and he surprises us by
revealing a series of free drawings of Ravenna’s riddle, that is, how the
350-ton monolithic roof of The Mausoleum of Theodoric was carved, transported
and placed and how this huge stone monument was built in the marsh, in 526 A.D.
Through this narrative we see the important role of the screw and the pulleys
in the whole technical course of the venture.
Finally, through this significant exhibition
in our venue, it is demonstrated how catalytic and diachronic is the influence
of the spirit of Archimedes, this worldly Greek of Ancient Syracuse, to the
modern fourth technological and industrial revolution.
Opening: Monday June 10th, 8.00
p.m.
Opening hours: Everyday 9a.m – 9p.m.
Tel. 2106830648 Mob. 6936531703
Supported by the Civitel Hotels.
Zivasart Gallery, Pantanassis 1, Marousi.
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