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Robert Hughes

    28. Juli 1938 – 6. August 2012

    Robert Hughes war ein australischer Kunstkritiker und Schriftsteller, der für seine scharfsinnige Kritik an moderner Kunst und Geschichte bekannt war. Seine Arbeit befasste sich oft mit der komplexen Beziehung zwischen Kunst, Gesellschaft und Macht. Hughes besaß einen scharfen Intellekt, ein gutes Auge für Details und eine ausgeprägte, oft kritische Stimme, die Leser und Zuschauer gleichermaßen herausforderte. Durch seine einflussreichen Bücher und Fernsehdokumentationen prägte er maßgeblich das öffentliche Verständnis und den Diskurs über Kunst und ihren historischen Kontext.

    Es ist so leicht, sich das Leben schwer zu machen
    Nachrichten aus dem Jammertal
    Political Correctness
    Australien. Die Gründerzeit des Fünften Kontinents
    Barcelona
    Goya
    • 2024

      Exploring the insights of 21st-century European thinkers, the book delves into the concept of art as a profound interaction between a sensuous object and an aesthetic subject. It examines how art reveals the boundaries of both form and deformation, challenging the viewer's perceptions and experiences. By focusing on this dynamic relationship, the work highlights the unsettling nature of aesthetic engagement and the limits of reality.

      The Aesthetic Subject in Contemporary Continental Philosophy and Literature
    • 2023

      In Defense of Our Planet

      The Evolution of Climate Activism

      • 170 Seiten
      • 6 Lesestunden
      5,0(2)Abgeben

      The book explores the rich history of climate activism, tracing its evolution from early scientific discoveries to the rise of global movements advocating for climate justice. Robert Hughes delves into the challenges and triumphs faced by activists as they confront one of humanity's greatest threats, providing a comprehensive overview of the struggle for environmental protection and awareness.

      In Defense of Our Planet
    • 2023

      Born With Blood Of Mafia

      • 140 Seiten
      • 5 Lesestunden

      The narrative immerses readers in the perilous realm of organized crime, focusing on individuals raised in Mafia families. It explores their struggles with inherited legacies of secrecy and loyalty, as they confront the duality of their heritage while striving to carve out their own identities. Themes of honor and betrayal are intricately woven throughout, creating a suspenseful and intense journey into the complexities of life within the Mafia.

      Born With Blood Of Mafia
    • 2022
    • 2022

      The Little Book of Thoughts

      COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

      • 80 Seiten
      • 3 Lesestunden

      Focusing on community development, this handbook emphasizes the importance of strength-based interactions and robust relationships with individuals and groups. It encourages readers to reflect on their current practices, offering new perspectives and reinforcing sustainable outcomes that are independent of external influences. By simplifying the process of engaging with communities, the book aims to empower practitioners to foster meaningful connections and enhance their effectiveness in community work.

      The Little Book of Thoughts
    • 2018

      Błyskotliwa i bardzo osobista biografia Rzymu od jego mitycznego założenia przez Romulusa i Remusa po czasy Berlusconiego. Autor, wybitny wsp�łczesny krytyk sztuki, zabiera nas w urzekającą podr�ż przez dzieje jednego z najbardziej fascynujących miast świata. Opisuje przełomowe wydarzenia polityczne z długiej historii Rzymu i życie codzienne jego mieszkańc�w, przygląda się wspaniałej architekturze i wielkim dziełom artyst�w związanych z Rzymem, rzucając nowe światło na ich tw�rczość. Na kartach książki, bogatej w intrygujące szczeg�ły, przewija się cała galeria postaci, kt�re tworzyły historię i klimat miasta: cesarzy, papieży, polityk�w, poet�w, malarzy, architekt�w i tw�rc�w filmowych.

      Rzym
    • 2016

      The Spectacle of Skill

      • 688 Seiten
      • 25 Lesestunden

      Over the course of his distinguished career, Robert Hughes wrote with brutal honesty about art, architecture, culture, religion—and himself. The Spectacle of Skill brings together some of his most unforgettable pieces, culled from nine of his most widely read and important books, alongside never-before-published pages from his unfinished second volume of memoirs. Showcasing Hughes’s enormous range, this indispensable anthology offers a uniquely cohesive view of both the critic and the man.

      The Spectacle of Skill
    • 2011

      Rome

      A Cultural, Visual, and Personal History

      • 498 Seiten
      • 18 Lesestunden
      3,8(1044)Abgeben

      From Robert Hughes, one of the greatest art and cultural critics of our time, comes a sprawling, comprehensive, and deeply personal history of Rome--as city, as empire, and, crucially, as an origin of Western art and civilization covering the span from the city's origins more than two thousand years ago through the twentieth century.

      Rome
    • 2010

      The book delves into the intersection of art and ethics, examining how American Romantic writers and modern continental philosophers utilize artistic expression to explore moral questions. It highlights the significance of creativity in ethical discourse, revealing the ways in which these thinkers engage with art to convey complex ideas about morality and human experience. Through this lens, the work offers insights into the evolving relationship between artistic representation and ethical considerations across different historical contexts.

      Ethics, Aesthetics, and the Beyond of Language
    • 2009

      Il libro celebra il centenario del Palau de la Musica Catalana, progettato dall'architetto Lluís Domènech i Montaner. Presenta fotografie dettagliate che mostrano la bellezza dell'edificio modernista e i recenti restauri diretti da Oscar Tusquets. Include una prefazione di Robert Hughes, noto scrittore e critico d'arte.

      El Palau de la Música Catalana