Using Hopetoun House as a case study, this book studies the intertwined relationship between land management, estate development and country house construction in the early decades of the eighteenth century.
In this ambitious new work, eco-philosopher and cultural theorist Adrian Ivakhiv presents an incisive new way of thinking about images and imagination.
Using Hopetoun House as a case study, this book studies the intertwined relationship between land management, estate development and country house construction in the early decades of the eighteenth century.
En este iluminador ensayo, Rafael Argullol traslada al lector al nucleo artistico de la Italia del siglo XV, la Toscana, en un momento crucial de la historia.
The Routledge Handbook of the Modern Reception of Byzantium provides a systematic and comprehensive commentary on the various ways that Byzantium has been responded to in the modern world and introduces the reader to areas of Byzantine reception not covered to date through its international case studies.
The Routledge Handbook of the Modern Reception of Byzantium provides a systematic and comprehensive commentary on the various ways that Byzantium has been responded to in the modern world and introduces the reader to areas of Byzantine reception not covered to date through its international case studies.
This book examines the Court Beguinages, a fascinating group of semi-monastic female communities that were endemic to cities of the Southern Low Countries from the thirteenth century into the twentieth.
A comprehensive exploration of color in art and art history, with insights from philosophy, psychology, material science, and cultural history Color has long been central to artistic practice, yet its study spans disciplines from science to philosophy.
Visualizing Latinx elevates the stories of contemporary Latinx creators working in fashion, independent filmmaking, and public art who confront the systemic erasure of Latinx creativity.
In this ambitious new work, eco-philosopher and cultural theorist Adrian Ivakhiv presents an incisive new way of thinking about images and imagination.
A comprehensive exploration of color in art and art history, with insights from philosophy, psychology, material science, and cultural history Color has long been central to artistic practice, yet its study spans disciplines from science to philosophy.
"e;The publication of Porter's letters marks an occasion for a renewed celebration of his painting and an appreciation of his quirky, indeed ornery, personality.
"e;The publication of Porter's letters marks an occasion for a renewed celebration of his painting and an appreciation of his quirky, indeed ornery, personality.
A beautifully illustrated, interdisciplinary look at the ceremonies and protocols of the dynastic court of Joseon KoreaRecording State Rites in Words and Images provides an engaging and in-depth exploration of the large corpus of court statutes compiled during the Joseon dynasty of Korea.
Draws on rare primary documents to reveal the connections between surrealism, 20th century alchemy, and 19th century occultism Explores liphas Lvi, Jewish and Christian Kabbalah, and Hermeticism to show how surrealist symbology contained an initiatory dimension or secret teaching Details collaborations between surrealists Andr Breton, Bernard Roger, and Salvador Dal and alchemists Ren Alleau, Eugne Canseliet, and FulcanelliOver the last century the symbols and strangeness of the surrealists have become world-renowned, but what isnt so well-known is the hidden relationship between surrealism and alchemy.
Traces the authors journey from bassist and founding member of Blondie to writer on consciousness and the esoteric tradition Explores his involvement in Gurdjieffs Fourth Way, Crowleys Thelema, and his relationship with the bestselling author Colin Wilson Reveals how an early love of comic books, science fiction, and fantasy led him to the esoteric traditionNot many members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame are also recognized authorities on the Western inner tradition.
