Oskar Kokoschka: A Retrospective Exhibition is a comprehensive book that explores the life and work of the Austrian artist, Oskar Kokoschka. Written by James S. Plaut, the book is a detailed account of Kokoschka's artistic journey, from his early days as a student to his later years as an accomplished painter, writer and teacher.The book features a range of Kokoschka's works, including his paintings, drawings, prints and sculptures. Plaut examines each piece in detail, providing insights into Kokoschka's creative process and the themes that underpin his work. The book also includes a selection of Kokoschka's writings, giving readers a deeper understanding of his artistic philosophy and worldview.In addition to providing a comprehensive overview of Kokoschka's artistic output, the book also offers a glimpse into his personal life. Plaut discusses Kokoschka's relationships with other artists, his political views and his experiences during World War II.Overall, Oskar Kokoschka: A Retrospective Exhibition is an essential read for anyone interested in the life and work of this influential artist. With its richly illustrated pages and insightful commentary, the book provides a fascinating insight into the mind of one of the most important figures in 20th century art.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
No. Los perros no sirven para estar enrolados en barcos. No. Siempre necesitan que les paseen, y a nadie le hace gracia que orinen en los m stiles o en los cabos. Tambi n necesitan mordisquear buenos huesos en las puertas traseras de los restaurantes y no comer las ratas que deambulan por sentinas y bodegas. No, no sirven para navegar. Siempre acaban devorando la pesca reci n capturada delante de los marineros. Los gatos tambi n lo hacemos, pero sabemos esperar nuestro turno y robar sin ser vistos. Quiz por eso nos prefieren en el mar y quiz por eso tambi n nos odian. As comienza esta aventura, situada en la Indochina francesa de principios de septiembre de 1939. La vida del ratonero mayor Oskar sufre un giro de 180 cuando la goleta alemana Obertleutnant es adquirida por Pedro Samaniego, un espa ol desertor de la Legi n que tiene reservada a su nueva nave una misi n muy especial: el contrabando de armas y, quiz , algo m s. Oskar encontrar en Pedro un amigo ya que es el nico humano que es capaz de entenderle y hablar con l, emprendiendo juntos aventuras por los mares de China. Javier Yuste Gonz lez nos sumerge en su nueva novela en la Indochina francesa en los albores de la segunda guerra mundial a trav s de los recuerdos de Oskar, con el que viviremos la situaci n pol tica del momento, la guerra chino-japonesa, as como la decadencia del colonialismo, mientras la particular mirada felina analiza el alma humana y reflexiona sobre la misma. Con un estilo r pido y ameno, el autor, a trav s de un protagonista que desaf a a los hombres desde su posici n de animal inteligente y testigo del absurdo de su comportamiento, mantiene la tensi n narrativa a lo largo de toda la novela, present ndonos unos personajes y situaciones que suscitan el inter s del lector por sta y futuras aventuras.
Oskar Schindler was born on April 28, 1908, in Sudetenland, Czechoslovakia. He lived with his parents, Hans and Franziska Schindler. He also had one sister named Elfriede. Oskar was especially fond of Elfriede and loved her with all of his heart. Growing up in Czechoslovakia, Oskar had many Jewish friends. He was raised a Roman Catholic, and his family went to church frequently. Although he was brought up as a Roman Catholic, Oskar eventually stopped going to church as he got older because he became focused on other things. His father did not go, so he thought he should not have to go either. As Oskar got a little older, he became involved in many businesses. He started out helping his father sell farm equipment so his family could earn a little extra money. He also taught students how to drive in a driving school while continuing to sell farm equipment with his father. He did this until he was twenty years old. During this time, he met the love of his life, Emilie Pelze, whom he married in 1928. Neither of their families approved of the marriage. They were married for over forty-five years, but they faced problems along the way. The biggest reason their marriage started to fall apart was because of Oskar's gambling, drinking, partying and, most importantly, womanizing. Emilie claimed that all the partying and womanizing did not bother her a bit; she learned to accept him for who he was. But, that was not enough to keep them together, and they later separated. Because Oskar wanted to be successful, he joined the Nazi party. This was not because he had hatred toward Jews but because it offered more business options and opportunities. He eventually became a spy and helped explore Poland. Schindler was caught and arrested for espionage in 1938. He was released later. Hitler convinced much of Germany to go against all Jews and anyone who would stand in their way. After Oskar saw what Hitler had planned for the Jews, he decided he was going to step in and help. He came up with the idea to own an enamelware factory in Krak w Poland, where the Jews would work to save their lives. Because Oskar was broke, he contacted a Jewish man named Itzhak Stern, who knew some Jewish businessmen, and they agreed to let Oskar borrow some money in return for a certain number of pots and pans each month. His plan worked and he had over 1,000 Jews employed in the enamelware factory. The Jews made weapons and tools for the Germans to use in the war and were the fortunate few, out of millions, who were actually saved during the Holocaust. Germany thought Oskar was working the Jews to death, but he was just letting them work while protecting them as much as he could from the angry German soldiers. The war pressed on and so did the Jewish factory workers. They were working to provide Nazis with much-needed supplies. Some Jews were taken out of the factory if they were thought to be too weak, old, or injured. They were sent to concentration camps or, more than likely, they were taken somewhere to be shot by the German soldiers. Oskar kept looking for more and more Jews to put in his factory, so more and more of them could be saved. After the war ended in Europe on May 8, 1945, Oskar fled the country with Emilie after saying goodbye to all the Jews he saved in his factory. They went to Argentina for a bit, until Oskar decided to leave his wife to go back to Germany. They never saw each other again. Oskar spent the rest of his life collecting donations from the Schindlerjuden, who were the Jews he saved during the Holocaust. Schindler passed away on October 9, 1974, and was buried in Jerusalem. Hitler ended up killing over six million Jews, and Schindler ended up saving over 1,000 of them. His bravery and courage will be remembered by many.
Winner of the 2015 National Jewish Book Award for Children's Literature A young immigrant from Nazi Germany recieves small acts of kindness while exploring New York City in this heartwarming, timeless picture book, Oskar and the Eight Blessings. A refugee seeking sanctuary from the horrors of Kristallnacht, Oskar arrives by ship in New York City with only a photograph and an address for an aunt he has never met. It is both the seventh day of Hanukkah and Christmas Eve, 1938. As Oskar walks the length of Manhattan, from the Battery to his new home in the north of the city, he passes experiences the city's many holiday sights, and encounters it various residents. Each offers Oskar a small act of kindness, welcoming him to the city and helping him on his way to a new life in the new world. Richard and Tanya Simon's text matched with Mark Siegel's elegant illustrations makes for a wonderfully heartfelt read.
'Is Oskar a child genius or a mad-scientist-in-waiting? His idea of a pet might not be the best choice, but in the end it's Oskar's inventiveness that saves the day, if not the world Oskar Saves the Day World is clever, sharp and inventive. Just like Oskar.' - Sally Odgers'Oskar is a kid with big dreams, a kid with plans, a kid with ambition, but those dreams, that plan, that ambition almost spell doom for his family (and the postie)... A great little tale of good fortune, forgetfulness and alien monsters that will be gobbled up by little readers.' - A.F. Harrold, author of The Imaginary
Co powinniśmy pamiętac o Oskar i pani R ża, powieści, kt ra poruszyla zar wno mlodych, jak i starszych? Dowiedz się wszystkiego o tym dziele w pelnej i szczeg lowej relacji z książki. W szczeg lności znajdziesz w tym magazynie: - Pelne streszczenie - Przedstawienie gl wnych bohater w takich jak Oscar, Mamie-Rose i rodzice Oscara - Analizę specyfiki utworu: B g jako powiernik, relacje dzieci z chorobą i filozofia epikurejska Analiza odniesienia pozwalająca na szybkie zrozumienie sensu utworu.
This book offers the first-ever English translation of Oskar Becker’s Zur Logik der Modalitäten. This essay, published in 1930, is a pioneering yet often neglected contribution in the context of prewar modal logic research in Europe. Becker’s text is complemented by an extended commentary that explains, analyzes and highlights Becker’s accomplishments and the philosophical background of his investigations.The commentary provides an in-depth analysis of all of Becker's important contributions, both from a philosophical and logical perspective, making it a very useful book for scholars in both philosophy and logic.
This book offers the first-ever English translation of Oskar Becker’s Zur Logik der Modalitäten. This essay, published in 1930, is a pioneering yet often neglected contribution in the context of prewar modal logic research in Europe. Becker’s text is complemented by an extended commentary that explains, analyzes and highlights Becker’s accomplishments and the philosophical background of his investigations.The commentary provides an in-depth analysis of all of Becker's important contributions, both from a philosophical and logical perspective, making it a very useful book for scholars in both philosophy and logic.
This book examines the academic life of Oskar Lange and his contribution to economics. It charts the development of his ideas across his working life and reflects on how the events of this period shaped his view of economics. His early engagement with European Marxism during the 1920s is outlined, as well as the ways that the 1929 economic crash encouraged Lange to evaluate the social dimension of economics and consider the economic underpinnings of a socialist planned economy. Lange’s engagement with debates surrounding the theory of production, capital, the theory of interest, welfare economics, and general equilibrium during the 1930s and 1940s are outlined and provide insight into how Lange viewed the key economic debates of the day. The legacy of Lange, not just within socialist economics, but within the discipline more generally, is discussed to reflect upon his place within the Marxist tradition and his relevance within modern economics. This book offers unique insight into the work and legacy of Oskar Lange. It will be of interest to students and researchers working within the history of economic thought and the political economy.
Oskar Kokoschka earned his place in the canon of modernist resistance as the wild child of Viennese modernism; a versatile master of image and word, the progenitor of a much-imitated doll fetish, and an anti-fascist defamed by the Nazis as “degenerate”. In short, he was the epitome of the radical, political artist. Kokoschka revisited: This publication is the outcome of an international conference held at the Oskar Kokoschka Center at the University of Applied Arts Vienna. It brings together contemporary research from the fields of art, cultural studies, contemporary history, literature and theater studies, gender studies, and biography studies. Based on recently discovered sources, it sheds new light on the life and work of this fascinating artist, and critically interrogates many of his most powerful narratives.
