Exploring the theme of enchantment in art, this book delves into various forms of expression, including painting, music, fiction, and poetry. It examines how wonder in art interacts with the pervasive trend of disenchantment, utilizing insights from philosophers, artists, and sociological theorists. Through these studies, it seeks to illuminate the intricate dynamics between artistic experience and societal attitudes toward enchantment.
Patrick Curry Libri
Questo autore approfondisce la natura dell'incanto come esperienza umana condivisa, ma spesso trascurata. Il suo lavoro si intreccia attraverso diversi domini, toccando la natura, la comunione erotica, l'arte, la divinazione e la spiritualità. Influenzato da teorici critici e figure letterarie, l'autore affronta questioni di verità, metafora, fenomenologia incarnata e post-secolarismo. La sua esplorazione è profondamente radicata in un approccio interdisciplinare, che collega psicologia, filosofia e studi culturali.
Introducing Machiavelli. Machiavelli, englische Ausgabe
- 176pagine
- 7 ore di lettura
Illustrated guide to the crucial Italian philosopher and author of The Prince
Introducing Postmodernism
- 189pagine
- 7 ore di lettura
Postmodernism seemed to promise an end to the grim Cold War era of nuclear confrontation and oppressive ideologies. This expanded edition brilliantly elucidates this hall of mirrors with Richard Appignanesi's witty and easy-to-follow text and the inspired cartoonist Chris Garratt.
The official encyclopedia of Manchester United
- 349pagine
- 13 ore di lettura
This new and absorbing encyclopedia is the definitive work on the story of Manchester United. With all the facts and figures, league tables, over 130,000 words of text and more than 400 photographs throughout, it provides the most comprehensive and authoritative overview of the club. Including a season-by-season look at United's progress, with special features on the Reds' trophy-winning campaigns, this book tells the complete story of the Red Devils. Of special value is a section profiling all the club's most significant players throughout its history. With timecharts, easy-to-follow design features and many other special entries, this book is an essential purchase for any fan.