美國專利模型亮相清華藝術博物館，詮釋發明的精神

美國哲學家愛默生（1803-1982）曾說過：「我們都是發明家，每個人都再探索的海洋上航行……世界上的每個角落都遍布著機遇之門，等待我們去發現。」

American philosopher Ralph Waldo (1803-82) Emerson once said, "We are all inventors, each sailing out on a voyage of discovery, … The world is all gates, all opportunities."

19世界，一股具有創造力的精神氛圍促進者了美國的機械發展，推動了美國工業的飛速前進。

An inventive spirit gave boost to the mechanical development of the United States in the 19th century, pushing forward the country"s industrial leap.

這次巡展的主題圍繞美國發明歷史展開，這些來自美國哈格利博物館與圖書館收藏的專利模型將首次在幾個中國大陸城市展出。

A touring exhibition centering around the US innovations of that period is showing in several Chinese cities dozens of paten models from the Hagley Museum of Library in Wilmington, Delaware.

19世紀的發明專利模型和設計無不透露著當時發明家們曾試圖從縫紉機、羊毛剪毛機、印表機到引擎等各方面來改變生活的發明創造精神。

The Spirit of Invention brings models designed and made by 19th-century inventors who attempted to bring changes to every aspect of life, from a sewing machine, a wool scissoring machine, a printer to an engine.

發明家們在申請專利時必須上交作品模型，其中有些是他們親手獨立完成製作，有些則是和工匠團隊一同完成製作的。正是因為這些模型的留存，才能讓今天的人們能夠欣賞到他們的發明成果。

Inventors at the time must hand on models when applying for patents. Some did on their own and others worked with craftsmen. The preservation of these models allow people today to admire their innovative efforts.

巡展首站將來到北京清華大學藝術博物館，隨後也將在深圳、上海、武漢等城市巡迴展出。

The exhibition was shown in Beijing, at Tsinghua University Art Museum, and will travel to Shenzhen, Shanghai and Wuhan.

ref：

http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201805/15/WS5afa4812a3103f6866ee86d2_6.html

圖片及視頻資料來源於網路，侵歉刪。

整理翻譯：番薯葉@撈魚文化

Edited&Translated by SPL@NettFish

喜歡這篇文章嗎？立刻分享出去讓更多人知道吧！