Law and Evil opens, expands and deepens our understanding of the phenomenon of evil by addressing the theoretical relationship between this phenomenon and law. Hannah Arendt said 'the problem of evil will be the fundamental question of post-war intellectual life in Europe'. This statement is, unfort[...]
Computational methodologies and modeling play an increasing role for investigating mechanisms, and for diagnosis and therapy of human diseases. This progress gave rice to computational medicine, an interdisciplinary field at the interface of computer science and medicine. The main focus of computati[...]
This book traces Schiele's development as a portraitist through four principal chronological phases, from 1906 to 1918. Starting with the artist's rigorous training at the Vienna Academy, it chronicles Schiele's eventual break with academia and the emergence of his Expressionistic style. As Schiele[...]
The Makart PeriodA" of the late nineteenth century is known as an era of sumptuous beauty and opulence in Vienna. Hans Makart, after whom the period was named, became a national icon in Austria-a rock star of the art world whose paintings, interior design, theatrical sets and costumes were celebrat[...]
Ovatko hait oikeasti vaarallisia? Miksi vasarahailla on niin kummallinen pää ja merienkelillä niin erikoinen nimi? Entä mitä kaikkea tiikerihain vatsasta on löydetty? Jännittävien kalojen koko lajikirjo tulee tutuksi suurimmasta pienimpään, yleisimmästä oudoimpaan ja rauhallisimmasta hy�[...]
Anton Romako's painting of "Admiral Tegetthoff in the Naval Battle of Lissa" is now celebrated as a visionary work, and is part of the canon of European art of the 19th century. This richly illustrated book traces the history of the picture and places it in the historical, military, and artistic con[...]
Alphonse Mucha is known largely for having originated Art Nouveau, when his poster of the actress Sarah Bernhardt became a legendary icon of the movement. Mucha went on to design hundreds of pieces in the decorative arts field, but later distanced himself from the style he pioneered, devoting his ti[...]