Author: Jean-Paul Clébert
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Animal lore
Languages : fr
Pages : 484
Book Description
Bestiaire fabuleux
Author: Jean-Paul Clébert
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Animal lore
Languages : fr
Pages : 484
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Animal lore
Languages : fr
Pages : 484
Book Description
Bestiaire fabuleux
Author: Claire Méral
Publisher: FeniXX
ISBN: 2210997968
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : fr
Pages : 59
Book Description
Cet ouvrage est une réédition numérique d’un livre paru au XXe siècle, désormais indisponible dans son format d’origine.
Publisher: FeniXX
ISBN: 2210997968
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : fr
Pages : 59
Book Description
Cet ouvrage est une réédition numérique d’un livre paru au XXe siècle, désormais indisponible dans son format d’origine.
Bestiaire fabuleux
Author: Pierre-Gilles Girault
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Animals, Mythical, in art
Languages : fr
Pages : 28
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Animals, Mythical, in art
Languages : fr
Pages : 28
Book Description
Bestiaire fabuleux
Author: Patrice de La Tour Du Pin
Publisher: M. Darantière
ISBN:
Category : Animals, Mythical
Languages : fr
Pages : 93
Book Description
Publisher: M. Darantière
ISBN:
Category : Animals, Mythical
Languages : fr
Pages : 93
Book Description
Bestiaire fabuleux
Author:
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ISBN:
Category :
Languages : fr
Pages : 0
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : fr
Pages : 0
Book Description
Deformed Discourse
Author: David Williams
Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN: 9780773518711
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
Adult survivors of children's stories can be forgiven for thinking the only function of medieval monsters was to fail, just barely, to eat virgins and to die, just barely, under the hero's ministrations. Williams (English, McGill U.) enlarges the view, tracing the poetics of teratology, the study of monsters, to Christian neoplatonic theology, especially the concept that God cannot be known except by knowing what he is not. He also provides a taxonomy of monsters with glosses, and examines the monstrous and deformed in three heroic sagas and three saints' lives. Includes many reproductions. Canadian card order number: C96-900457-5. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN: 9780773518711
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
Adult survivors of children's stories can be forgiven for thinking the only function of medieval monsters was to fail, just barely, to eat virgins and to die, just barely, under the hero's ministrations. Williams (English, McGill U.) enlarges the view, tracing the poetics of teratology, the study of monsters, to Christian neoplatonic theology, especially the concept that God cannot be known except by knowing what he is not. He also provides a taxonomy of monsters with glosses, and examines the monstrous and deformed in three heroic sagas and three saints' lives. Includes many reproductions. Canadian card order number: C96-900457-5. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Bestiaire fabuleux
Author: Patrice de La Tour Du Pin
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : fr
Pages :
Book Description
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Category :
Languages : fr
Pages :
Book Description
Science, Fables and Chimeras
Author: Philippe Murillo
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN: 1443854441
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
The history of science provides numerous examples of the way in which imagination, religion and mythology have sometimes helped and sometimes hindered scientific progress. While established ideas and beliefs clearly held back the discoveries of Copernicus, Galileo and Darwin, the intuitive knowledge found in mythology, art and religion has often proved useful in indicating new ways in which to explore or represent new knowledge of the world. Stories, fables and images have contributed to drawing a fuller picture of the past, understanding the present and imagining the future. The essays in this book, written by academics, writers and artists from various fields ranging from La Fontaine’s fables to nanotechnology and modern art, all point out the ways in which imagination works its way into all the fields of knowledge. At both ends of the spectrum, the hybrid nature of the chimera emerges as a pivotal symbol of both man’s predation instinct and a powerful symbol of his fear of extinction. This interdisciplinary book, weaving together visual representation, literature, mysticism, and science, will appeal to historians of science, philosophy, art and religion. It will also be of interest to scholars in cultural studies and anthropology. Drawing on recent scientific research and artistic production, the volume will additionally interest a wider audience wishing to learn more about man’s obsession and fascination with the potent symbolism of dinosaurs and dragons and all hybrid forms generated by the human imagination and recent technology.
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN: 1443854441
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
The history of science provides numerous examples of the way in which imagination, religion and mythology have sometimes helped and sometimes hindered scientific progress. While established ideas and beliefs clearly held back the discoveries of Copernicus, Galileo and Darwin, the intuitive knowledge found in mythology, art and religion has often proved useful in indicating new ways in which to explore or represent new knowledge of the world. Stories, fables and images have contributed to drawing a fuller picture of the past, understanding the present and imagining the future. The essays in this book, written by academics, writers and artists from various fields ranging from La Fontaine’s fables to nanotechnology and modern art, all point out the ways in which imagination works its way into all the fields of knowledge. At both ends of the spectrum, the hybrid nature of the chimera emerges as a pivotal symbol of both man’s predation instinct and a powerful symbol of his fear of extinction. This interdisciplinary book, weaving together visual representation, literature, mysticism, and science, will appeal to historians of science, philosophy, art and religion. It will also be of interest to scholars in cultural studies and anthropology. Drawing on recent scientific research and artistic production, the volume will additionally interest a wider audience wishing to learn more about man’s obsession and fascination with the potent symbolism of dinosaurs and dragons and all hybrid forms generated by the human imagination and recent technology.
Le bestiaire fabuleux
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Animals, Mythical
Languages : en
Pages : 6
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Animals, Mythical
Languages : en
Pages : 6
Book Description
Mythical and Fabulous Creatures
Author: Malcolm South
Publisher: Greenwood
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
This serious, scholarly treatment of 20 imaginary beings, from dragon and phoenix to giants and fairies, discusses the origin of each as an idea, its symbolism and lore, and its appearances in art, literature, or film. . . . Extensive bibliographies follow the generally ambitious and erudite essays while a final catch-all article and selective bibliography cover still more ground, at a gallop. . . . [There] are a number of thoughtful and well-written interpretive investigations into the nature and history of some persistent types. Entries on the Basilisk, Harpies, Medusa, and the Sphinx are particularly fine: here one feels that the mystery and power of these imaginative creatures is not vitiated by scholarly taxidermy. Library Journal [This] book provides thorough documentation of the best-known creatures of fantasy with a breadth of coverage that is both impressive and delightful. Recommended for all libraries supporting research in mythology, fantasy, folklore, or popular culture. Choice
Publisher: Greenwood
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
This serious, scholarly treatment of 20 imaginary beings, from dragon and phoenix to giants and fairies, discusses the origin of each as an idea, its symbolism and lore, and its appearances in art, literature, or film. . . . Extensive bibliographies follow the generally ambitious and erudite essays while a final catch-all article and selective bibliography cover still more ground, at a gallop. . . . [There] are a number of thoughtful and well-written interpretive investigations into the nature and history of some persistent types. Entries on the Basilisk, Harpies, Medusa, and the Sphinx are particularly fine: here one feels that the mystery and power of these imaginative creatures is not vitiated by scholarly taxidermy. Library Journal [This] book provides thorough documentation of the best-known creatures of fantasy with a breadth of coverage that is both impressive and delightful. Recommended for all libraries supporting research in mythology, fantasy, folklore, or popular culture. Choice