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Chesley Knight Bonestell Jr. (January 1, 1888 – June 11, 1986) was an American painter, designer, and illustrator. His paintings inspired the American space program , and they have been (and remain) influential in science fiction art and illustration.
Jun 7, 2024 · Chesley Bonestell was an American illustrator of spaceflight and astronomical subjects whose paintings, motion-picture special effects, and magazine illustrations captured the popular imagination in the decades before manned spaceflight began.
Mar 15, 2019 · Learn about the life and work of Chesley Bonestell, the visionary artist who painted the solar system before spacecraft revealed it. Watch the documentary and see how his art influenced science, film, and astronomy.
Meet Chesley Bonestell, the Most Important Space Artist You’ve Probably Never Heard Of "If you’ve never heard of Bonestell, you’ll come away from the film wondering why not. And if, like me, you knew something of Bonestell’s life and work, you’ll be astonished to discover how much more you didn’t know...informative, entertaining ...
Mar 20, 2019 · Learn how space artist Ron Miller became a fan and friend of Chesley Bonestell, the illustrator who inspired generations of space enthusiasts. Discover how he helped create a documentary and a book about Bonestell's life and work.
Feb 15, 1983 · Learn about Chesley Bonestell, an American pioneer of space art who helped popularize manned space travel. See examples of his paintings of Earth, Moon, planets and comets, and his collaborations with scientists and writers.
Jul 20, 2018 · Learn about Chesley Bonestell, a visionary artist who painted realistic scenes of Saturn, Mars, and other planets, and influenced the space program and Hollywood. See his stunning paintings and watch the documentary about his life and legacy.
