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The Golden Bough – a study in magic and religion James George Frazer’s ‘The Golden Bough’ embarks on an extensive journey through ancient cultures, aiming to uncover the common patterns of human behaviour. He begins by examining the sacred …

The Golden Bough - a study in magic and religion

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Florine Stetthimer: A Painter of Wit, Whimsy, and the Modern Gaze Florine Stettheimer (1871–1944) was an artist of singular vision, whose work defied conventional categories and redefined the role of the artist in modern society. Her art—vivid, theatrical, and de…

‘Florine Stetthimer a painter of wit, whimsy, and the modern gaze’

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Richard Dadd: The Enigma of Art Beyond Reason Few figures in the annals of art history evoke the paradox of genius and affliction as poignantly as Richard Dadd. A master of intricate detail and symbolic depth, Dadd’s oeuvre is a testament to t…

‘Richard Dadd: The enigma of art beyond reason’

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Just passing around because it nicely sums up the absolute garbage reporting we’re seeing about the criminal less than half the country elected as president. #journalims