Look at my top 10 art books that are an interesting read available to casual reader. Books that make you think, wonder, fall in love but that also make you mad. From abstract art to Joseon period in Korea.
Category: Books
BTS & Literature: Magic Shop
In his 2016 besteller book "Into the Magic Shop: A Neurosurgeon's Quest to Discover the Mysteries of the Brain and the Secrets of the Heart" the clinical professor of neurosurgery James R. Doty writes a recollection: I am worthy. I am loved. I am cared for. I care for others.I chose only good for myself. … Continue reading BTS & Literature: Magic Shop
BTS & Literature: Spring Day
Warning: Following article contains mild spoilers for the book "The Ones Who Walk Away From The Omelas by an American author and essayist Ursula K. Le Guin. In the short story "The ones who walk away from the Omelas" Ursula K. Le Guin writes:"Joyous! How is one to tell about joy? How describe the citizens … Continue reading BTS & Literature: Spring Day
Bigger Message is a journey through time and space
Conversation with David Hockney is a journey through time and space of art, influences, philosophies and love towards nature and photography.
“BE” with BTS this Autumn
Right about now BTS would be finishing up the biggest tour in the history of the band, with their popularity growing everyday worldwide. Unfortunately like many others, the bands concerts and live shows halting. This is when BTS, back during the first months of pandemic, decided on a unique project - brand new self-produced album. … Continue reading “BE” with BTS this Autumn
BOOKCLUB | SEP TO OCT – DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
After the summer break I am back with the book club that reads the world and the random generator now picked Dominican Republic and I could not be more excited.
Novel for those who find wonder in mathematics
I truly enjoy novels that are both educating as they are entertaining. It needs to be remembered that "Uncle Petros and Goldbach's Conjecture" and its main character, gifted Greek mathematician Petros Papachristos aka uncle Petros, is a fictional character many other characters appearing in the book and working on their theories are very much facts from history of mathematics field, and it makes the book even more gripping in its story.
Almond by Won-pyung Sohn is book of many emotions
Even though the main character lacks emotional understanding, the book Almond teaches you more about emotions than lot other books can do. One of many pointers of this books is the ease with wich you read it, even though it has heavy story and deal with very heavy topics, this is softened not only by … Continue reading Almond by Won-pyung Sohn is book of many emotions
BOOKCLUB | MAY TO JUNE : GREECE
The Greek literature is vast and changing with the development of the country and many changes it went through, as you do.
Kappa Quartet as a dialogue between folktale and soul
The world of "Kappa Quartet" may seem awfully big when you begin reading the story written by Singaporean writer Daryl Qilin Yam, but its actually compounded into something that becomes familiar as you meet new character and get to explore the world further.
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