One theory sits with the idea of a metaphorical shift of entities: the room we see is a metaphor for the human body and respectively, Dave Bowman, the main character, becomes a metaphor for the human mind. One of the elements that makes this scene appear to be ambiguous is the absence of dialogue and meaningful audio accompaniment. This absence draws additional attention to the visual elements of the scene. Furthermore, very little screen movement encourages us to study Dave^s surroundings, in this case an elaborately decorated room. Though the set is not intended to be a physical rendition of the future itself, it does play a large role in channeling our thoughts and emotions while we are offered these fantastic, conceptual, futuristic ideas. The set quickly becomes an overwhelming feature of the scene for one main reason: the uncomfortable feeling of incomprehension encourages us to look to physical features for familiarity; something solid to grasp onto. Kubrik does not offer us this. Instead, we are greeted with what appears to be an elaborately decorated hotel room void of doors and windows, complete with renaissance-like artwork and glowing floor tiles. This ambiguity heightens our sense of curiosity. What we are first presented with is a somewhat illogical mix of objects: a space pod sitting in the middle of a bright white room with geometric space-aged glowing floor tiling and furniture, artwork and wall decorations that appear to be centuries old. This immediately communicates a mix of ideas including artistic creativity, high technology, cleanliness and calculated precision spanning centuries and continents. In all, these are elements which can be attributed to major triumphs and accomplishments of mankind over the physical domain; factors which distinguish the human race from the rest of the animal kingdom. Already the viewer has received a universally positive statement, whether or not they are aware of it on a conscious level.
2001 A SPACE ODYSSEY Type of book: Arthur C. Clarke, 2001 A SPACE ODYSSEY, RoC penguin group, 1993 pp. 236 Description of main characters: David Bowman: David was the captain of the Discovery spacecraft. ... Heywood is a space specialist doctor. ... Heywood was accustomed to space flight and thought that this would be no different. ... While doing this HAL made the pod he was in rocket off into space. ...
2001 Space Odyssey The film segment chosen was the final scene from Stanley Kubrik^s 2001 A Space Odyssey made in 1968. ... Kubrik himself has never publicly discussed the ending to 2001 and admits that this was a very subjective film, while many people claim not to have understood it at all. ... What we are first presented with is a somewhat illogical mix of objects: a space pod sitting in the middle of a bright white room with geometric space-aged glowing floor tiling and furniture, artwork and wall decorations that appear to be ...
NASA is an organization that ships space shuttles up to space and is the base for going to space. ... This mission was Mars Odyssey. The probe was launched on April 7 2001 on a Delta 2 rocket from Cape Canaveral The probe, Odyssey, was sent to mars to see if there were any water on the planet, to record he temp there, also to understand the planet climate and geologic history a little better. It reached Mars on October 24, 2001. Odyssey used a technique called "aero braking" that gradually brought the spacecraft closer to Mars with each orbit. ...
Context Social, Historical and Cultural Context The context surrounding 2001 A Space Odyssey contributes to the ground-breaking impact it had on cinema, and has ultimately influenced the content of the film. ... The civil rights movement tackling racial segregation, the assassination of Present Kennedy, and the continuation of the cold war, involving the 'space race' between the United States and Russia. 2001: A Space Odyssey began production in 1964, just after the assassination of President Kennedy. ... The themes of 2001 are predominantly on human achievement and the evolution o...
He has written many books, including: Hammer of god; 2001, a space Odyssey; Prelude to Space; The Sands of Mars; Islands in the Sky; Against the Fall of Night; Childhood's End; Expedition to Earth; Going into Space; and Earthlight. ... Ball award, and the Aviation/Space Writers Association Award. ... He also helped make the idea of space travel popular in the sixties. ... He has recently finished making a computer with a fellow science fiction author, and has finished his sequel to his book "2001- A Space Odyssey". The sequel is "3001 - A Space Odyssey"....
In the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey, created by Dr. Arthur C. Clarke and Stanley Kubrick, the plot sequences that are symbolic. The section of the movie calledThe Dawn of Man? has many examples of symbolism. First, there are five things inThe Dawn of Man? that show the endangerment of a species. ...
Clarke to develop an original scenario about man's encounter with extraterrestrial intelligence which later became Kubrick's next film 2001: A Space Odyssey. 2001: A Space Odyssey is generally considered not only one of the greatest films ever made, but a landmark in cinema history, setting the standard and tone for many science fiction films that followed. ... Kubrick's subsequent work has been well spaced: it was seven years before Full Metal Jacket (1987) was released. ... In the film 2001: A Space Odyssey two major techniques were introduced, rear projection and trave...
Orbiters are going to play a key role in the future of our space program. ... In 1999 the United States launched the Mars Polar Lander/Deep Space 2. ... Mars Polar Lander and Deep Space 2 were lost at arrival in 1999. In 2001 the United States launched the Mars Odyssey it is an orbiting spacecraft designed to determine the composition of the planet's surface, to detect water and shallow buried ice, and to study the radiation environment. ... Mars Odyssey it is an orbiting spacecraft designed to determine the composition of the planet's surface, to detect water and shallow b...
2001 Space Odyssey The film segment chosen was the final scene from Stanley Kubrik^s 2001 A Space Odyssey made in 1968. ... Kubrik himself has never publicly discussed the ending to 2001 and admits that this was a very subjective film, while many people claim not to have understood it at all. ... What we are first presented with is a somewhat illogical mix of objects: a space pod sitting in the middle of a bright white room with geometric space-aged glowing floor tiling and furniture, artwork and wall decorations that appear to be centuries old. ... Kubrik has been renowned for producing contr...
