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9 hours ago · The modern era of theory and practice in this area begins with Karl Lachmann (1793–1851), although selected predecessors such as Spinoza are often brought into the discussion. Some might take the story much earlier with a perfunctory bow to the third and fourth century CE Alexandrian redactors of Homer and other early Greek poets, to the ...
9 hours ago · Enlightenment era and the Inquisition's transformation. The arrival of the Enlightenment in Spain slowed inquisitorial activity. In the first half of the 18th century, 111 were condemned to be burned in person, and 117 in effigy, most of them for judaizing.
- 15 July 1834
- Grand Inquisitor and Suprema designated by the crown
- 1 November 1478
9 hours ago · The era of affluence and enlightenment in which Goya matured ended with the death of Charles III in 1788, just before the onset of the French Revolution. Napoleon’s invasion of Spain marked the end of reactionary control, ushering in a political and social corruption period under Charles IV and Queen Maria Luisa.
The purpose is to spread information on all branches of knowledge. There are images of wars and corridas. The rulers are men of superior intelligence. This city conforms to Christianity: people are moral and good. The sun symbolises the city and the prestige of the spreading of the island. The light will be connected to the Enlightenment and ...
9 hours ago · This abstract explores the historical development, key concepts, and practices of Western esotericism, as well as its influence on various aspects of Western culture, including philosophy, science ...
9 hours ago · There are far-reaching views from its position high above Bellagio, and its paths are lined with a variety of trees, shrubs and enlightenment-era grottos. The estate is now owned by the Rockefeller Foundation , who offer creative residencies – alumni include Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Maya Angelou - and various romantic follies through the ...
9 hours ago · The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 18 April — 16 July 2024. Box with Tulip and Hearts Motif in Book Form, 1714, carved wood (possibly European walnut), 9 × 7 × 3 cm (NY: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, gift of Lynn and Bruce Heckman, N7433.3 .B69 1714). Creating objects in book form has been an artistic practice for a millennium.
