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| useless science or the alchemist: Alchemy, Jung, and Remedios Varo Dennis Pottenger, 2021-05-03 Alchemy, Jung, and Remedios Varo offers a depth psychological analysis of the art and life of Remedios Varo, a Spanish surrealist painter. The book uses Varo’s paintings in a revolutionary way: to critique the patriarchal underpinnings of Jungian psychology, alchemy, and Surrealism, illuminating how Varo used painting to address cultural complexes that silence female expression. The book focuses on how the practice of alchemical psychology, through the power of imagination and the archetypal Feminine, can lead to healing and transformation for individuals and culture. Alchemy, Jung, and Remedios Varo offers the first in-depth psychological treatment of the role alchemy played in the friendship between Varo and Leonora Carrington—a connection that led to paintings that protest the pitfalls of patriarchy. This unique book will be of great interest for academics, scholars, and post-graduate students in the fields of analytical psychology, art history, Surrealism, cultural criticism, and Jungian studies. |
| useless science or the alchemist: Remedios Varo Remedios Varo, Ricardo Ovalle, 2008 |
| useless science or the alchemist: A Laboratory of Her Own Victoria L. Ketz, Dawn Smith-Sherwood, Debra Faszer-McMahon, 2021-01-15 A Laboratory of Her Own gathers diverse voices to address women's interaction with STEM fields in the context of Spanish cultural production. This volume focuses on the many ways the arts and humanities provide avenues for deepening the conversation about how women have been involved in, excluded from, and represented within the scientific realm. While women's historic exclusion from STEM fields has been receiving increased scrutiny worldwide, women within the Spanish context have been perhaps even more peripheral given the complex sociocultural structures emanating from gender norms and political ideologies dominant in nineteenth- and twentieth-century Spain. Nonetheless, Spanish female cultural producers have long been engaged with science and technology, as expressed in literature, art, film, and other genres. Spanish arts and letters offer diverse representations of the relationships between women, gender, sexuality, race, and STEM fields. A Laboratory of Her Own studies representations of a diverse range of Spanish women and scientific cultural products from the late nineteenth through the twenty-first centuries. STEM topics include the environment, biodiversity, temporal and spatial theories, medicine and reproductive rights, neuroscience, robotics, artificial intelligence, and quantum physics. These scientific themes and other issues are analyzed in narratives, paintings, poetry, photographs, science fiction, medical literature, translation, newswriting, film, and other forms. |
| useless science or the alchemist: Body, Subject & Subjected Dr Debra D Andrist, 2016-01-01 Hominids have always been obsessed with representing their own bodies. The first selfies were prehistoric negative hand images and human stick figures, followed by stone and ceramic representations of the human figure. Thousands of years later, moving via historic art and literature to contemporary social media, the contemporary term selfie was self-generated. The book illuminates some selfies. This collection of critical essays about the fixation on the human self addresses a multi-faceted geographic set of cultures -- the Iberian Peninsula to pre-Columbian America and Hispanic America -- analysing such representations from medical, literal and metaphorical perspectives over centuries. Chapter contributions address the representation of the body itself as subject, in both visual and textual manners, and illuminate attempts at control of the environment, of perception, of behaviour and of actions, by artists and authors. Other chapters address the body as subjected to circumstance, representing the body as affected by factors such as illness, injury, treatment and death. These myriad effects on the body are interpreted through the brushes of painters and the pens of authors for social and/or personal control purposes. The essays reveal critics' insights when selfies are examined through a focused lens over a breadth of cultures. The result, complex and unique, is that what is viewed -- the visual art and literature under discussion -- becomes a mirror image, indistinguishable from the component viewing apparatus, the lens. |
| useless science or the alchemist: The Cultural Promise of the Aesthetic Monique Roelofs, 2014-04-10 Aesthetic desire and distaste prime everyday life in surprising ways. The Cultural Promise of the Aesthetic casts much-needed light on the complex mix of meanings our aesthetic activities weave into cultural existence. Anchoring aesthetic experience in our relationships with persons, places, and things, Monique Roelofs explores aesthetic life as a multimodal, socially embedded, corporeal endeavor. Highlighting notions of relationality, address, and promising, this compelling study shows these concepts at work in visions of beauty, ugliness, detail, nation, ignorance, and cultural boundary. Unexpected aesthetic pleasures and pains crop up in sites where passion, perception, rationality, and imagination go together but also are in conflict. Bonds between aesthetics and politics are forged and reforged. Cross-disciplinary in outlook, and engaging the work of theorists and artists ranging from David Hume to Theodor W. Adorno, Frantz Fanon, Clarice Lispector, and Barbara Johnson, The Cultural Promise of the Aesthetic lays open the interpretive web that gives aesthetic agency its vast reach. |
| useless science or the alchemist: The Art of the Occult S. Elizabeth, 2020 A visually rich sourcebook featuring eclectic artwork (from the late-nineteenth century to today) inspired and informed by the mystical, esoteric and occult. |
| useless science or the alchemist: The Alchemist Ben Jonson, 1903 |
| useless science or the alchemist: Women Artists and the Surrealist Movement Whitney Chadwick, 2021-11-23 A revised edition of Whitney Chadwick’s seminal work on the women artists who shaped the Surrealist art movement. This pioneering book stands as the most comprehensive treatment of the lives, ideas, and art works of the remarkable group of women who were an essential part of the Surrealist movement. Leonora Carrington, Frida Kahlo, and Dorothea Tanning, among many others, embodied their age as they struggled toward artistic maturity and their own “liberation of the spirit” in the context of the Surrealist revolution. Their stories and achievements are presented here against the background of the turbulent decades of the 1920s, ’30s, and ’40s and the war that forced Surrealism into exile in New York and Mexico. Whitney Chadwick, author of the highly acclaimed Women, Art, and Society, interviewed and corresponded with most of the artists themselves in the course of her research. Women Artists and the Surrealist Movement, now revised with a new foreword by art historian Dawn Ades, contains a wealth of extracts from unpublished writings and numerous illustrations never before reproduced. Since this book was first published, it has acquired the undeniable status of a classic among artists, art historians, critics, and cultural historians. It has inspired and necessitated a revision of the story of the Surrealist movement. |
| useless science or the alchemist: Alchemy Rediscovered and Restored Archibald Cockren, 2021-01-01 Alchemy Rediscovered and Restored by Archibald Cockren is a comprehensive exploration of the fascinating world of alchemy. Delving into the ancient practice, Cockren brings to life the art of transformation, both literal and metaphorical. Through Cockren's meticulous research and profound insights, Alchemy Rediscovered and Restored serves as a valuable guide for those interested in the intersection of science, philosophy, and spirituality. Discover the rich history and intricate practices of alchemy with Alchemy Rediscovered and Restored. It's a book that illuminates the past while offering intriguing possibilities for the future. So why read Alchemy Rediscovered and Restored? Because it offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of alchemy, a practice that has captivated minds for centuries. Order your copy today. |
| useless science or the alchemist: The Phrenological Journal, and Magazine of Moral Science , 1838 |
| useless science or the alchemist: The Genesis of Science James Hannam, 2011-03-22 The Not-So-Dark Dark Ages What they forgot to teach you in school: People in the Middle Ages did not think the world was flat The Inquisition never executed anyone because of their scientific ideologies It was medieval scientific discoveries, including various methods, that made possible Western civilization’s “Scientific Revolution” As a physicist and historian of science James Hannam debunks myths of the Middle Ages in his brilliant book The Genesis of Science: How the Christian Middle Ages Launched the Scientific Revolution. Without the medieval scholars, there would be no modern science. Discover the Dark Ages and their inventions, research methods, and what conclusions they actually made about the shape of the world. |
| useless science or the alchemist: Phrenological Journal and Magazine of Moral Science , 1838 |
| useless science or the alchemist: The Doctrines of Alchemy Alexander Henry, 2012-07-10 A collection of many of the most important and influential pieces on the subject of Alchemy and the Hermetic Sciences. This collection includes such works as: The Hermetic Museum, Collectanea Chemica, Turba Philosophorum, Coelum Philosophorum, and Alchemy Rediscovered & Restored |
| useless science or the alchemist: Writer's Choice Grammar and Composition Grade 9, Student Edition McGraw-Hill Education, 1995-06-23 The best grammar and composition program for high school students is Glencoe’s Writer’s Choice. Flexible composition segments can be used in any order to suit your classroom needs. The program is organized with integrated content, real-world applications, extensive opportunities for practice, and unsurpassed resources. |
| useless science or the alchemist: The alchemist, ed. with intr., notes, and glossary by C.M. Hathaway Ben Jonson, 1903 |
| useless science or the alchemist: Science of the Magical Matt Kaplan, 2016-10-25 From the author of The Science of Monsters, this engaging scientific inquiry provides a definitive look into the elements of mystical places and magical object--from the philosopher's stone, to love potions to the oracles--from ancient history, mythology, and contemporary culture. Can migrations of birds foretell our future? Do phases of the moon hold sway over our lives? Are there sacred springs that cure the ill? What is the best way to brew a love potion? How do we create mutant humans who regenerate like Wolverine? In Science of the Magical, noted science journalist Matt Kaplan plumbs the rich, lively, and surprising history of the magical objects, places, and rituals that infuse ancient and contemporary myth. Like Ken Jennings and Mary Roach, Kaplan serves as a friendly armchair guide to the world of the supernatural. From the strengthening powers of Viking mead, to the super soldiers in movies like Captain America, Kaplan ranges across cultures and time periods to point out that there is often much more to these enduring magical narratives than mere fantasy. Informative and entertaining, Science of the Magical explores our world through the compelling scope of natural and human history and cutting-edge science.-- |
| useless science or the alchemist: Occult Review , 1922 |
| useless science or the alchemist: London Forum (incorporating "The Occult Review") , 1922 |
| useless science or the alchemist: Science in Europe, 1500-1800: A Primary Sources Reader Malcolm Oster, 2020-02-13 The period from Copernicus to Newton witnessed a Scientific Revolution which eventually led to modern science and both built upon and sharply challenged the earlier natural philosophies of the classical world. Science in Europe, 1500-1800: A Primary Sources Readeroffers a fascinating picture of the world of the scientific revolution through the eyes of those involved. This selection of primary sources is geographically inclusive, including often-neglected areas such as Spain, Scandinavia and central-eastern Europe, and thematically wide-ranging, illustrating early modern Europe's interplay of social, cultural and intellectual traditions. A key resource for all students and teachers of the history of science, Malcolm Oster's masterly collection offers an introduction to the conceptual and institutional foundations of modern science. This volume can be used alongside or independently of its companion volume, Science in Europe: 1500-1800: A Secondary Sources Reader (also edited by Malcolm Oster). |
| useless science or the alchemist: The Australian Journal , 1877 |
| useless science or the alchemist: The Routledge Research Companion to Nineteenth-Century British Literature and Science John Holmes, Sharon Ruston, 2017-05-18 Tracing the continuities and trends in the complex relationship between literature and science in the long nineteenth century, this companion provides scholars with a comprehensive, authoritative and up-to-date foundation for research in this field. In intellectual, material and social terms, the transformation undergone by Western culture over the period was unprecedented. Many of these changes were grounded in the growth of science. Yet science was not a cultural monolith then any more than it is now, and its development was shaped by competing world views. To cover the full range of literary engagements with science in the nineteenth century, this companion consists of twenty-seven chapters by experts in the field, which explore crucial social and intellectual contexts for the interactions between literature and science, how science affected different genres of writing, and the importance of individual scientific disciplines and concepts within literary culture. Each chapter has its own extensive bibliography. The volume as a whole is rounded out with a synoptic introduction by the editors and an afterword by the eminent historian of nineteenth-century science Bernard Lightman. |
| useless science or the alchemist: Alchemy, its science and romance John Edward Mercer (bp. of Tasmania), 1921 |
| useless science or the alchemist: Technology Review , 1986 |
| useless science or the alchemist: Magnifying Mirrors Renäe Riese Hubert, 1994-01-01 Mit Bezügen zu Meret Oppenheim. |
| useless science or the alchemist: The Principles of Science W. Jevons, 2023-12-30 Reprint of the original, first published in 1874. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost. |
| useless science or the alchemist: The Principles of Science: (VII,480 p.) William Stanley Jevons, 1874 |
| useless science or the alchemist: Popular Science News , 1868 |
| useless science or the alchemist: The Principles of Science: Book IV. Inductive investigation. Book V. Generalization, analogy, and classification. Book VI. Reflections on the results and limits of scientific method William Stanley Jevons, 1874 |
| useless science or the alchemist: Instruments in Art and Science Helmar Schramm, Ludger Schwarte, Jan Lazardzig, 2014-08-29 This volume presents a collection of original papers at the intersection of philosophy, the history of science, cultural and theatrical studies. Based on a series of case studies on the 17th century, it contributes to an understanding of the role played by instruments at the interface of science and art. The papers pursue the hypothesis that the development and construction of instruments make a substantive contribution to the opening of new fields of knowledge, the development of new cultural practices, but also to the delineation of particular genres, methods, and disciplines. This perspective leads the authors to reflect anew on what actually defines an instrument and to develop a series of basic questions to determine what an instrument is - which actions does the instrument incorporate? – which actions does the instrument make possible? - when do the objects of examination themselves become instruments? – what skills are required to use an instrument, which skills does it produce? With its combination of new theoretical models and historical case studies, its detailed demonstration of the mutual influence of art and science with the instrument as the point of intersection, this volume enters new territory. It is of great value for all those interested in the history of our perception of instruments. Besides the editors, the authors of the papers are: Jörg Jochen Berns, Olaf Breidbach, Georges Didi-Huberman, Peter Galison, Sybille Krämer, Dieter Mersch, Hans-Jörg Rheinberger, Wilhelm Schmidt-Biggemann, and Otto Sibum. |
| useless science or the alchemist: Remedios Varo (1913-1963) Janet A. Kaplan, 1983 |
| useless science or the alchemist: Chamber's Journal of Popular Literature, Science and Arts , 1863 |
| useless science or the alchemist: Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science and Arts , 1898 |
| useless science or the alchemist: The Eclectic Magazine of Foreign Literature, Science, and Art , 1874 |
| useless science or the alchemist: Alchemy Rediscovered and Restored A. Cockren, 1999-07 Tells the story of alchemy clearly so that most can understand. The cryptic language and symbolism commonly found is laid bare so we can comprehend exactly what was meant and what was happening during the pursuit of the alchemical elixir. Reveals the main alchemical law operating within the human spirit, and used in our quest for immortality. Claims there is truly a Divine Plan, and by exploring alchemy, we will find ourselves on the path that will lead us to it. Covers great alchemists like St. Germain, Nicholas Flamel, Basil Valentine, and Paracelsus. Ends by reprinting two of the worlds most important Hermetic alchemical textsThe Golden Tracate of Hermes and The Book of the Revelation of Hermes. |
| useless science or the alchemist: Alchemy, Its Science and Romance John Edward Mercer, 1921 |
| useless science or the alchemist: The Fairyland Tales of Science John Gordon M'Pherson, 1891 |
| useless science or the alchemist: The beginnings of modern science Henry Smith Williams, Edward Huntington Williams, 1904 |
| useless science or the alchemist: Lavoisier in the Year One: The Birth of a New Science in an Age of Revolution (Great Discoveries) Madison Smartt Bell, 2010-12-06 Fresh…solid…full of suspense and intrigue. —Publishers Weekly Antoine Lavoisier reinvented chemistry, overthrowing the long-established principles of alchemy and inventing an entirely new terminology, one still in use by chemists. Madison Smartt Bell’s enthralling narrative reads like a race to the finish line, as the very circumstances that enabled Lavoisier to secure his reputation as the father of modern chemistry—a considerable fortune and social connections with the likes of Benjamin Franklin—also caused his glory to be cut short by the French Revolution. |
| useless science or the alchemist: The Science-history of the Universe Francis William Rolt-Wheeler, 1909 |
| useless science or the alchemist: Remedios Varo Janet A. Kaplan, 2000 The adventures that fill the strange and wonderful paintings by Remedios Varo (1908-1963) reflect the physical and psychological journeys of her own tumultuous life. Raised in a strict Spanish family and rigorously trained in academic art, Varo first found escape in Barcelona's bohemian avant-garde. After fleeing the Spanish Civil War with the poet Benjamin Peret, later her husband, she entered the inner circle of the Surrealists in Paris. Forced to flee again by the Nazis, she and Peret faced a year of mounting danger in Marseilles before securing passage to Mexico. Finding welcome refuge in Mexico City, where she remained until her death, Varo produced the extraordinary paintings for which she gained renown. Painted with a jewel-like palette and old-master precision, Varo's intimate tableaux, rich with details of women's experience, tell fantasy tales of alchemy, science, mysticism, and magic. Fifty color reproductions capture the wit and beauty of her major paintings; numerous black-and-white illustrations document other works and portray the compelling artist with her circle of lifelong friends and admirers. The book is further enlivened by her own voice, conveyed in hilarious letters and surreal stories, published here for the first time. An instant celebrity in Mexico -- where her retrospectives have drawn record crowds -- Varo has recently found enthusiastic audiences in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. A retrospective of her work opens at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, D.C., in February 2000. |
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USELESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
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USELESS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
If something is useless, it does not achieve anything helpful or good. She knew it was useless to protest. ...a useless punishment which fails to stop people trafficking.
useless adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage …
Definition of useless adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
useless meaning: Lacking utility, function, or purpose - OneLook
Useless is mildly insulting. Similar: otiose , futile , unhelpful , unprofitable , ineffectual , unavailing , inutile , unserviceable , unusable , waste , more...
useless - definition and meaning - Wordnik
Useless often implies that the cause of failure lies in the situation; as, it is useless to try to mend that clock. Useless is the only one of these words that may thus be applied by anticipation to …
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When all else fails, you still have the word useless. Use this adjective when nothing is working and there is no hope of improvement.
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