Author: Mark Levitch
Publisher: University of Missouri Press
ISBN: 0826265553
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
Pantheon de La Guerre: Reconfiguring a Panarama of the Great War
Author: Mark Levitch
Publisher: University of Missouri Press
ISBN: 0826265553
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
Publisher: University of Missouri Press
ISBN: 0826265553
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
Pantheons
Author: Matthew Craske
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 135155509X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 478
Book Description
The institution of the pantheon has come a long way from its classical origins. Invented to describe a temple dedicated to many deities, the term later became so far removed from its original meaning, that by the twentieth century, it has been able to exist independently of any architectural and sculptural monument. This collection of essays is the first to trace the transformation of the monumental idea of the pantheon from its origins in Greek and Roman antiquity to its later appearance as a means of commemorating and enshrining the ideals of national identity and statehood. Illuminating the emergence of the pantheon in a range of different cultures and periods by exploring its different manifestations and implementations, the essays open new historical perspectives on the formation of national and civic identities.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 135155509X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 478
Book Description
The institution of the pantheon has come a long way from its classical origins. Invented to describe a temple dedicated to many deities, the term later became so far removed from its original meaning, that by the twentieth century, it has been able to exist independently of any architectural and sculptural monument. This collection of essays is the first to trace the transformation of the monumental idea of the pantheon from its origins in Greek and Roman antiquity to its later appearance as a means of commemorating and enshrining the ideals of national identity and statehood. Illuminating the emergence of the pantheon in a range of different cultures and periods by exploring its different manifestations and implementations, the essays open new historical perspectives on the formation of national and civic identities.
Perfect Order
Author: J. Stephen Lansing
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691156263
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
Along rivers in Bali, small groups of farmers meet regularly in water temples to manage their irrigation systems. They have done so for a thousand years. Over the centuries, water temple networks have expanded to manage the ecology of rice terraces at the scale of whole watersheds. Although each group focuses on its own problems, a global solution nonetheless emerges that optimizes irrigation flows for everyone. Did someone have to design Bali's water temple networks, or could they have emerged from a self-organizing process? Perfect Order--a groundbreaking work at the nexus of conservation, complexity theory, and anthropology--describes a series of fieldwork projects triggered by this question, ranging from the archaeology of the water temples to their ecological functions and their place in Balinese cosmology. Stephen Lansing shows that the temple networks are fragile, vulnerable to the cross-currents produced by competition among male descent groups. But the feminine rites of water temples mirror the farmers' awareness that when they act in unison, small miracles of order occur regularly, as the jewel-like perfection of the rice terraces produces general prosperity. Much of this is barely visible from within the horizons of Western social theory. The fruit of a decade of multidisciplinary research, this absorbing book shows that even as researchers probe the foundations of cooperation in the water temple networks, the very existence of the traditional farming techniques they represent is threatened by large-scale development projects.
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691156263
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
Along rivers in Bali, small groups of farmers meet regularly in water temples to manage their irrigation systems. They have done so for a thousand years. Over the centuries, water temple networks have expanded to manage the ecology of rice terraces at the scale of whole watersheds. Although each group focuses on its own problems, a global solution nonetheless emerges that optimizes irrigation flows for everyone. Did someone have to design Bali's water temple networks, or could they have emerged from a self-organizing process? Perfect Order--a groundbreaking work at the nexus of conservation, complexity theory, and anthropology--describes a series of fieldwork projects triggered by this question, ranging from the archaeology of the water temples to their ecological functions and their place in Balinese cosmology. Stephen Lansing shows that the temple networks are fragile, vulnerable to the cross-currents produced by competition among male descent groups. But the feminine rites of water temples mirror the farmers' awareness that when they act in unison, small miracles of order occur regularly, as the jewel-like perfection of the rice terraces produces general prosperity. Much of this is barely visible from within the horizons of Western social theory. The fruit of a decade of multidisciplinary research, this absorbing book shows that even as researchers probe the foundations of cooperation in the water temple networks, the very existence of the traditional farming techniques they represent is threatened by large-scale development projects.
My Super Pretty Wife
Author: Wen Ding
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1636546617
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1034
Book Description
Mercenary King Chen Yang returned to the city to protect his comrade's sister, the goddess. In the bustling city, Chen Yang was like a fish in water, carefree and at ease. And to see how the previous generation's soldiers would use their iron fists and wits to build a business empire...
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1636546617
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1034
Book Description
Mercenary King Chen Yang returned to the city to protect his comrade's sister, the goddess. In the bustling city, Chen Yang was like a fish in water, carefree and at ease. And to see how the previous generation's soldiers would use their iron fists and wits to build a business empire...
H. P. LOVECRAFT Ultimate Collection: Novellas, Short Stories, Poetry & Essays
Author: H. P. Lovecraft
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
H. P. Lovecraft's 'H. P. LOVECRAFT Ultimate Collection: Novellas, Short Stories, Poetry & Essays' is a comprehensive compilation of the author's works that delves into the realms of horror, science fiction, and cosmic existentialism. Lovecraft's literary style is characterized by its intricate use of language and vivid descriptions, creating an immersive reading experience that explores the depths of human fear and the unknown. This collection includes iconic works such as 'The Call of Cthulhu' and 'At the Mountains of Madness', showcasing Lovecraft's unique blend of supernatural elements and psychological terror. Within the context of early 20th-century American literature, Lovecraft's works paved the way for the development of the horror genre and inspired generations of writers to explore the darker aspects of human consciousness. H. P. Lovecraft's own fascination with the unknown and his belief in cosmic horror are evident throughout his writing, reflecting his personal struggles and existential anxieties. Readers seeking a captivating journey into the realms of cosmic horror and the unknown will find 'H. P. LOVECRAFT Ultimate Collection' a valuable addition to their literary collection.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
H. P. Lovecraft's 'H. P. LOVECRAFT Ultimate Collection: Novellas, Short Stories, Poetry & Essays' is a comprehensive compilation of the author's works that delves into the realms of horror, science fiction, and cosmic existentialism. Lovecraft's literary style is characterized by its intricate use of language and vivid descriptions, creating an immersive reading experience that explores the depths of human fear and the unknown. This collection includes iconic works such as 'The Call of Cthulhu' and 'At the Mountains of Madness', showcasing Lovecraft's unique blend of supernatural elements and psychological terror. Within the context of early 20th-century American literature, Lovecraft's works paved the way for the development of the horror genre and inspired generations of writers to explore the darker aspects of human consciousness. H. P. Lovecraft's own fascination with the unknown and his belief in cosmic horror are evident throughout his writing, reflecting his personal struggles and existential anxieties. Readers seeking a captivating journey into the realms of cosmic horror and the unknown will find 'H. P. LOVECRAFT Ultimate Collection' a valuable addition to their literary collection.
From Nile to Nile
Author: Milton Stewart
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Europe
Languages : en
Pages : 552
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Europe
Languages : en
Pages : 552
Book Description
The Essential Works of H. P. Lovecraft
Author: H. P. Lovecraft
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
This carefully edited H. P. Lovecraft collection has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Table of Contents: The Tomb Dagon A Reminiscence of Dr. Samuel Johnson Polaris Beyond the Wall of Sleep The White Ship The Doom That Came to Sarnath The Statement of Randolph Carter The Street The Terrible Old Man The Cats of Ulthar The Tree Celephaïs Nyarlathotep The Picture in the House Facts concerning the Late Arthur Jermyn and His Family The Nameless City Ex Oblivione The Music of Erich Zann Herbert West-Reanimator The Rats in the Walls Juvenilia: The Alchemist The Beast in the Cave Poetry: Poemata Minora, Volume II On Receiving a Picture of Swans Unda; or, The Bride of the Sea An American to Mother England Lines on Gen. Robert Edward Lee The Rose of England The Poe-et's Nightmare Fact and Fancy Pacifist War Song - 1917 A Garden The Peace Advocate Ode for July Fourth, 1917 Nemesis Astrophobos Sunset Laeta; a Lament Psychopompos: A Tale in Rhyme The Conscript Despair Revelation The House The City To Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett, Eighteenth Baron Dunsany The Nightmare Lake On Reading Lord Dunsany's Book of Wonder Christmas Sir Thomas Tryout Essays: At the Root The Allowable Rhyme The Despised Pastoral Metrical Regularity Literary Composition Collaborations: Poetry and the Gods (with Anna Helen Crofts) The Crawling Chaos (with Winifred V. Jackson) Four O'Clock (with Sonia Greene)
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
This carefully edited H. P. Lovecraft collection has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Table of Contents: The Tomb Dagon A Reminiscence of Dr. Samuel Johnson Polaris Beyond the Wall of Sleep The White Ship The Doom That Came to Sarnath The Statement of Randolph Carter The Street The Terrible Old Man The Cats of Ulthar The Tree Celephaïs Nyarlathotep The Picture in the House Facts concerning the Late Arthur Jermyn and His Family The Nameless City Ex Oblivione The Music of Erich Zann Herbert West-Reanimator The Rats in the Walls Juvenilia: The Alchemist The Beast in the Cave Poetry: Poemata Minora, Volume II On Receiving a Picture of Swans Unda; or, The Bride of the Sea An American to Mother England Lines on Gen. Robert Edward Lee The Rose of England The Poe-et's Nightmare Fact and Fancy Pacifist War Song - 1917 A Garden The Peace Advocate Ode for July Fourth, 1917 Nemesis Astrophobos Sunset Laeta; a Lament Psychopompos: A Tale in Rhyme The Conscript Despair Revelation The House The City To Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett, Eighteenth Baron Dunsany The Nightmare Lake On Reading Lord Dunsany's Book of Wonder Christmas Sir Thomas Tryout Essays: At the Root The Allowable Rhyme The Despised Pastoral Metrical Regularity Literary Composition Collaborations: Poetry and the Gods (with Anna Helen Crofts) The Crawling Chaos (with Winifred V. Jackson) Four O'Clock (with Sonia Greene)
The Complete Weird Tales of H. P. Lovecraft
Author: H.P. Lovecraft
Publisher: Gateway
ISBN: 1473215323
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1430
Book Description
WIKIPEDIA says: 'H.P. Lovecraft's reputation has grown tremendously over the decades, and he is now commonly regarded as one of the most important horror writers of the 20th century, exerting an influence that is widespread, though often indirect.' H.P. Lovecraft's tales of the tentacled Elder God Cthulhu and his pantheon of alien deities were initially written for the pulp magazines of the 1920s and '30s. These astonishing tales blend elements of horror, science fiction and cosmic terror that are as powerful today as they were when they were first published. This electronic tome collects together Lovecraft's tales of terror, including the complete Cthulhu Mythos cycle, just the way they were originally published. It will introduce a whole new generation of readers to Lovecraft's fiction, as well as being a must-buy for those fans who want all his work in a single, definitive volume.
Publisher: Gateway
ISBN: 1473215323
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1430
Book Description
WIKIPEDIA says: 'H.P. Lovecraft's reputation has grown tremendously over the decades, and he is now commonly regarded as one of the most important horror writers of the 20th century, exerting an influence that is widespread, though often indirect.' H.P. Lovecraft's tales of the tentacled Elder God Cthulhu and his pantheon of alien deities were initially written for the pulp magazines of the 1920s and '30s. These astonishing tales blend elements of horror, science fiction and cosmic terror that are as powerful today as they were when they were first published. This electronic tome collects together Lovecraft's tales of terror, including the complete Cthulhu Mythos cycle, just the way they were originally published. It will introduce a whole new generation of readers to Lovecraft's fiction, as well as being a must-buy for those fans who want all his work in a single, definitive volume.
The Pantheon
Author: Tod A. Marder
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1316123235
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 689
Book Description
The Pantheon is one of the most important architectural monuments of all time. Thought to have been built by Emperor Hadrian in approximately AD 125 on the site of an earlier, Agrippan-era monument, it brilliantly displays the spatial pyrotechnics emblematic of Roman architecture and engineering. The Pantheon gives an up-to-date account of recent research on the best preserved building in the corpus of ancient Roman architecture from the time of its construction to the twenty-first century. Each chapter addresses a specific fundamental issue or period pertaining to the building; together, the essays in this volume shed light on all aspects of the Pantheon's creation, and establish the importance of the history of the building to an understanding of its ancient fabric and heritage, its present state, and its special role in the survival and evolution of ancient architecture in modern Rome.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1316123235
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 689
Book Description
The Pantheon is one of the most important architectural monuments of all time. Thought to have been built by Emperor Hadrian in approximately AD 125 on the site of an earlier, Agrippan-era monument, it brilliantly displays the spatial pyrotechnics emblematic of Roman architecture and engineering. The Pantheon gives an up-to-date account of recent research on the best preserved building in the corpus of ancient Roman architecture from the time of its construction to the twenty-first century. Each chapter addresses a specific fundamental issue or period pertaining to the building; together, the essays in this volume shed light on all aspects of the Pantheon's creation, and establish the importance of the history of the building to an understanding of its ancient fabric and heritage, its present state, and its special role in the survival and evolution of ancient architecture in modern Rome.
Women, Sociability and Theatre in Georgian London
Author: Gillian Russell
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521867320
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 15
Book Description
A highly illustrated and original contribution to the cultural history of sociability in the eighteenth century.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521867320
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 15
Book Description
A highly illustrated and original contribution to the cultural history of sociability in the eighteenth century.