When it appeared in 1670, Baruch Spinoza's Theological-Political Treatise was denounced as the most dangerous book ever published - "godless," "full of abominations," "a book forged in hell ...by the devil himself." This title the tells of story of incendiary ideas and vicious backlash.

In the Artist's Journey, follow in the footsteps of some of the world’s most famous painters, and the journeys which inspired some of their greatest works.

From the publishers of Brilliant Maps, here is a cartographic journey through our planet's weirdest and most wonderful phenomena.

Today we view Cezanne as a monumental figure, but during his lifetime (1839-1906), many did not understand him or his work. This book tells the story of an artist who was never accepted into the official Salon: he was considered a revolutionary at best and a barbarian at worst, whose paintings were unfinished, distorted and strange.

This generously illustrated volume on the work of Rembrandt makes the world's greatest art accessible to readers of every level of appreciation.

This glorious, authoritative, and unprecedented retrospective of Doré’s prints and paintings, drawn from an oeuvre of more than 10,000 works, comes in a spectacularly ornate package that reflects the artist’s own dramatic style.

Step into the enchanting world of Elian Bittencourt, a maestro since his early years, weaving musical tales with his inseparable companion — his guitar. In the symphony of his success, the guitar isn't just an instrument; it's the key to a world that unfolds with each note.

Elian's creative spirit knows no bounds. With over 500 compositions, he paints sonic landscapes that resonate with a unique blend of talent, technique, and refined sensitivity. His music isn't just heard; it's experience...

Partiendo de una inquietud personal del autor, el presente ensayo investiga la posición compatibilista de los antiguos estoicos que les llevó a afirmar la libertad humana en el seno de un universo determinado por la providencia. El estudio comienza con una introducción en la que se analizan las distintas acepciones de los términos «determinismo» y «libertad», y se realiza un rápido recorrido por la historia del problema de la libertad en la Antigüedad. A continuación, se exponen lo...

> Het ware verhaal over Breitners beroemde schildersmodellen, de zussen Geesje en Anna Kwak

> Bekend van de schilderijenreeks Meisje in kimono

> Over de zoektocht naar een beter leven als jonge vrouw rond 1900

We kennen hun gezichten van Breitners schilderijenreeks Meisje in kimono: Geesje en Anna Kwak. Door hun kinderlijke maar tegelijkertijd mysterieuze schoonheid spreken ze al decennia sterk tot onze verbeelding en worden hun levens vaak geromantiseerd. Op basis van jarenlang onderzoek en ...