We’re all rational beings, right? When we talk, or write or make decisions, we pretty much assume that what we’re doing has been clearly thought out. But is
Abstract The Natuurkunde van het Geheelal in Wolfenbüttel, which was made in Utrecht around 1465–1470 is a text about celestial bodies and meteorological and natural phenomena. Most copies of this text are clarified by astronomical drawings and diagrams. The manuscript in Wolfenbüttel, however, also contains miniatures with the personifications of the seven planets and the signs of the zodiac. The author’s aim is to find the source of inspiration for the unusual pictures of the planets in particular, and also for the signs of the zodiac.
The Ephemera Collection Expands in an Upcoming Exhibit
Jonathan Sergison More than any other architect I can think of, Álvaro Siza, has inspired me throughout my career. I first visited his buildings in Porto as a fourth-year student of architecture in 1987, although I had been aware of them throughout my studies. I was always profoundly moved by them, but they are buildings that have to been seen for their many qualities to be evident.
Western art historian Larry Len Peterson has reached new heights in The American West Imagined: Gems from the Coeur d’Alene Art Auction (The Coeur d’Alene Art Auction, Sweetgrass Books, an imprint of Farcountry Press, $84).
Apple can't remain a secretive company anymore. Rumors just leak out, giving not just the competition, but also imaginative designers an idea of what the new phone may look like. This results in the countless concept iPhone, iCar designs we've seen over the past few years. As a designer, one walks a tightrope. Trying to
I am fascinated by the thought of future cities. Even more so after hearing CJ Lim, visiting professor at RMIT from the Bartlett, give a public lecture at Storey Hall this week. CJ's research into future urbanism is unique and imaginative. Throughout history and even until today, there has been three main philosophical Urban Design…
In Kindred, an archaeologist urges readers to rethink Neanderthals, a long-maligned member of humanity’s family tree.
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A direct link to the above video is at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eN24Sv0qS1w "The further back one looks, the further ahead one can ...
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Ideas competition for a 45ha large masterplan, based on a re-imagination of the principles behind the Garden City Movement, emphasising a sustainable ..
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Does she look like she's shrugging? She is. She's wondering what to do about this poor place we're dwelling in. As the arctic wind whips outside and as she reflects on last summer's frequent, searing winds - she worries a bit and she gathers that worry into her shoulders and...
What was daily life like for the Pilgrims who came across the ocean on the Mayflower? Imagine life aboard the ship then head to Plymouth to visit Mayflower II yourself!
By Linda Fisher Thornton Learning At 2,400 Tweets Per Hour I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to co-host the live #LeadWithGiants Tweetchat with @DanVForbes on January 19, 2015. The topic was "The Future of Leadership," and the live chat trended on Twitter at about 2,400 Tweets per hour. Many thanks to the #LeadWithGiants community members who…
