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Christianity became the state religion of the Roman Empire during the 4th century CE. The empire fell in the next century as barbarian hordes, such as the Visigoths, Vandals, Ostrogoths, Huns, Franks, and Alemanni, invaded and conquered parts of their territory. Rome, which was still a flourishing city in 400 CE, lay in tatters […]
World War I was the deadliest conflict of its time. In 1914, leaders on both sides expected the hostilities to be over in months. Instead, the war bogged down into trench warfare in Western Europe while fighting spread around the world. In a desperate race to win, the combatants introduced and improved upon weapons […]
Few individuals influenced modern philosophy and education in a way that is similar to Denis Diderot’s. During his life, he worked for the democratization of knowledge and made scientific and philosophical writings available to wider audiences. He is most recognized as co-editor of the Encyclopedia, but he was an author of numerous works and […]
Carl Jung is one of the most influential and controversial figures of modern psychology. His profound insights into the structure and dynamics of the human psyche left a timeless imprint on our understanding of unconscious processes, healing, and imagination. In this article, we explore the profound meanings behind Jung’s most popular quotes within the […]
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Christianity became the state religion of the Roman Empire during the 4th century CE. The empire fell in the next century as barbarian hordes, such as the Visigoths, Vandals, Ostrogoths, Huns, Franks, and Alemanni, invaded and conquered parts of their territory. Rome, which was still a flourishing city in 400 CE, lay in tatters […]
These designs appear in Poster Art in Vienna (1923), an introduction to work of Julius Klinger artists and Klinger (22 May 1876 – 1942) himself to an American audience. Klinger work balances intricate detail and negative space, geometric pattern and gestural line, showcasing his control. As befitting a commercial artist, his work conveys a message … Continue reading "Julius Klinger: Poster Art In Vienna, 1923" The post Julius Klinger: Poster Art In Vienna, 1923 appeared first on Flashbak.
World War I was the deadliest conflict of its time. In 1914, leaders on both sides expected the hostilities to be over in months. Instead, the war bogged down into trench warfare in Western Europe while fighting spread around the world. In a desperate race to win, the combatants introduced and improved upon weapons […]
A charming pop-up book about a trip to the moon. Like other pop-up books it is hard to share how wonderful it is to see the rocket rise up or how the surface of the Moon is 3-d. It is a reprint and was was originally Czechoslovakian but I don't know much more about the original book. Kubasta, V. Tip & Top and The Moon Rocket. London: Bancroft and Co. (7 p.) 1964.
