Vital Voids

Author : Andrew Finegold
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2021-05-11
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781477322437

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Vital Voids by Andrew Finegold Pdf

The Resurrection Plate, a Late Classic Maya dish, is decorated with an arresting scene. The Maize God, assisted by two other deities, emerges reborn from a turtle shell. At the center of the plate, in the middle of the god’s body and aligned with the point of emergence, there is a curious sight: a small, neatly drilled hole. Art historian Andrew Finegold explores the meanings attributed to this and other holes in Mesoamerican material culture, arguing that such spaces were broadly understood as conduits of vital forces and material abundance, prerequisites for the emergence of life. Beginning with, and repeatedly returning to, the Resurrection Plate, this study explores the generative potential attributed to a wide variety of cavities and holes in Mesoamerica, ranging from the perforated dishes placed in Classic Maya burials, to caves and architectural voids, to the piercing of human flesh. Holes are also discussed in relation to fire, based on the common means through which both were produced: drilling. Ultimately, by attending to what is not there, Vital Voids offers a fascinating approach to Mesoamerican cosmology and material culture.

Author : Andrew Finegold
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2021-05-11
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781477323281

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Vital Voids by Andrew Finegold Pdf

The Resurrection Plate, a Late Classic Maya dish, is decorated with an arresting scene. The Maize God, assisted by two other deities, emerges reborn from a turtle shell. At the center of the plate, in the middle of the god’s body and aligned with the point of emergence, there is a curious sight: a small, neatly drilled hole. Art historian Andrew Finegold explores the meanings attributed to this and other holes in Mesoamerican material culture, arguing that such spaces were broadly understood as conduits of vital forces and material abundance, prerequisites for the emergence of life. Beginning with, and repeatedly returning to, the Resurrection Plate, this study explores the generative potential attributed to a wide variety of cavities and holes in Mesoamerica, ranging from the perforated dishes placed in Classic Maya burials, to caves and architectural voids, to the piercing of human flesh. Holes are also discussed in relation to fire, based on the common means through which both were produced: drilling. Ultimately, by attending to what is not there, Vital Voids offers a fascinating approach to Mesoamerican cosmology and material culture.

Author : Gary M. Gladysz,Krishan K. Chawla
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2020-11-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128192832

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Voids in Materials by Gary M. Gladysz,Krishan K. Chawla Pdf

All materials have voids in them, at some scale. Sometimes the voids are ignored, sometimes they are taken into account, and other times they are the focal point of the research. Voids in Materials: From Unavoidable Defects to Designed Cellular Materials takes due notice of all these occurrences, whether designed or unavoidable defects. We define, categorize, and characterize the voids (or empty spaces in materials) and we analyze the effects they have on material properties. This second edition is an updated and expanded central reference for voids in materials and covers all types of voids, intrinsic and intentional, and stochastic and nonstochastic, and the processes and conditions that are needed to create them and is a valuable resource to students in the areas of mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science and engineering, physics, and chemistry, as well as scientists, researchers, and engineers in industry. the effect of voids in materials; from low volume fraction defects and free volume in polymer networks to high void volume fraction foams and aerogels how and why voids are introduced into materials across the length scales biomaterial design used in vivo for soft, hard, and nerve tissue scaffolds metallic and geopolymeric foams additive manufacturing technologies used to tailor regularity (R) in the cell structure stochastic, nonstochastic, and Voronoi foams the latest techniques for characterizing voids new chapters, covering the Kirkendall effect to create hollow and porous structures, and nanometer scale voids: nanotubes, zeolites, organic frameworks, and nanoporous noble metals

Author : James Stormonth
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1877
Category : English language
ISBN : WISC:89014931794

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The Dictionary of English Inflected Words, with the Syllabication of All the Words According to a System Founded on Well-defined Principles by James Stormonth Pdf

Author : James Stormonth
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 614 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1877
Category : English language
ISBN : HARVARD:32044086660412

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The Handy English Word Book, Forming a Complete Dictionary Appendix by James Stormonth Pdf

Author : James Stormonth
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1877
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:600083806

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English spellings and spelling rules. [With] The dictionary of English inflected words [and] Punctuation: also, foreign phrases and quotations. Forming pt.1 (-3) of the Handy English word book by James Stormonth Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 596 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2016-05-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004306523

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Transforming the Void by Anonim Pdf

Transforming the Void: Embryological Discourse and Reproductive Imagery in East Asian Religions provides new insight into how the body’s generative processes are harnessed as powerful metaphors for spiritual attainment in the religious traditions of China and Japan.

Author : Hugo du Plessis
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2010-07-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781408122747

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Fibreglass Boats by Hugo du Plessis Pdf

First published forty years ago, this valuable reference work is written in a non-technical style with practical advice on working with fiberglass to make repairs and improvements correctly to extend the life of your boat. It explains the peculiar nature of fiberglass, its durability, its weaknesses, where its likely to fail, the effects of use and the weather, plus the latest research into causes of the biggest worry for owners - blistering and osmosis.

Author : Ladina Bezzola Lambert,Andrea Ochsner
Publisher : transcript Verlag
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2015-07-31
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783839409626

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Moment to Monument by Ladina Bezzola Lambert,Andrea Ochsner Pdf

Why do certain works of art make it into the canon while others just enjoy a brief moment of recognition, if at all? How do moments produce monuments, and why are monuments erased from our cultural memory in only a moment? - Taking into account these cultural processes of creating, storing, remembering and forgetting that are omnipresent and have an immense influence on how we perceive artefacts and cultural events, the articles in this collection analyze the phenomenon of cultural production, transmission and reception from various angles, drawing on approaches from both literary and cultural studies. With its transdisciplinary approach, this book uniquely responds to an everyday cultural phenomenon that so far has not received such wide-ranging attention.

Author : Scott Creighton
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2021-06-29
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781591434030

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The Great Pyramid Void Enigma by Scott Creighton Pdf

• Analyzes ancient Coptic-Egyptian texts and evidence from astronomy and archaeology to show how the Big Void may be a grand “Hall of Ancestors” • Explores the controversy surrounding the discovery of the Big Void and debunks many of the theories regarding the purpose of this massive new “chamber” • Reveals how the Great Pyramid was built by Khufu as an indestructible “recovery vault” to help Egyptian civilization rebuild after an anticipated cataclysm In November 2017, an international team of more than 30 scientists published the results of their two-year-long Great Pyramid research project in the journal Nature. Using an advanced imaging technique known as muon radiography, three groups working independently from each other discovered a massive, previously unknown space within the Great Pyramid of Giza. Mainstream Egyptologists suggest that the “Big Void” is simply a stress-relieving device for the Grand Gallery. But, as Scott Creighton reveals, ancient Coptic-Egyptian texts describe exactly what the Big Void is. Exploring the controversy surrounding the Big Void, Creighton artfully debunks many of the theories about the purpose of this massive chamber as well as other long-held Egyptology beliefs. Analyzing the Coptic-Egyptian texts and evidence from astronomy, archaeology, and other sources, the author reveals how the Great Pyramid was built by Khufu as an indestructible recovery vault to help Egyptian civilization rebuild after a cataclysmic natural disaster--a rapid pole shift and subsequent deluge--predicted by his astronomer-priests. And the key component of the recovery vault would have been the Hall of the Ancestors, a sealed safe haven containing the mummified remains of the Osiris Kings, deceased pharaohs who would seek the benevolence of the gods to ensure Egypt’s recovery from the disaster.

Author : Thomas F Aylward
Publisher : Watkins Media Limited
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781780283319

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The Imperial Guide to Feng-Shui & Chinese Astrology by Thomas F Aylward Pdf

Translated from classical Chinese texts for the first time comes this authoritative guide to two of China's most enduring ancient arts.

Author : Arnold C. Harms, Ph.D.
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2015-04-10
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781491731536

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The Void Within by Arnold C. Harms, Ph.D. Pdf

Any adequate discussion of The Void Within requires that one provide both its philosophical justification and its location within the broader context of humanistic studies. Inevitably, that involves one in a plethora of technical terms drawn from the various fields of study: philosophy, psychology, literature, etc. However, since this work was written for lay persons, professional jargon is held to a minimum; terms that prove unavoidable are explained within the text. For readers who still find these prefatory remarks tedious, it is recommended that they skip the Preface and go directly to Chapter One perhaps, returning to the Preface at a later time. First, concerning the scope of the investigation, the title, The Void Within: An Inner Quest for Wholeness, rightly suggests that this is an inquiry into self-understanding. It probes the universal, human experience that something seems to be missing within the human psyche – something vital that cries out for explanation and resolution. What is the nature of the void within the human soul, and what does that inner void represent? Any attempt to answer those provocative questions soon involves one in the larger questions of what constitutes a self; and what are the structures of selfhood? This naturally leads the inquiry to an examination of what is meant by an authentic and/or inauthentic self. Finally, one must ask: what is required to “fill the void” within the human heart, bringing one a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction? An exposition of the inner void eventually faces one with the grounding question of all philosophy and psychology: What does it mean to be human? One will readily note that what began as a very limited, introspective analysis quickly became the broadest possible question for humanistic studies. Understanding what it means to be human also involves the question about how human reality is to be interpreted vis-à-vis its place on the infinite cosmic stage upon which modern humans find themselves.

Author : Stephen C. Angle,Justin Tiwald
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-27
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781509518616

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Neo-Confucianism by Stephen C. Angle,Justin Tiwald Pdf

Neo-Confucianism is a philosophically sophisticated tradition weaving classical Confucianism together with themes from Buddhism and Daoism. It began in China around the eleventh century CE, played a leading role in East Asian cultures over the last millennium, and has had a profound influence on modern Chinese society. Based on the latest scholarship but presented in accessible language, Neo-Confucianism: A Philosophical Introduction is organized around themes that are central in Neo-Confucian philosophy, including the structure of the cosmos, human nature, ways of knowing, personal cultivation, and approaches to governance. The authors thus accomplish two things at once: they present the Neo-Confucians in their own, distinctive terms; and they enable contemporary readers to grasp what is at stake in the great Neo-Confucian debates. This novel structure gives both students and scholars in philosophy, religion, history, and cultural studies a new window into one of the world's most important philosophical traditions.

Author : Joeri Visser
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2021-06-03
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781501372339

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Antonin Artaud and the Healing Practices of Language by Joeri Visser Pdf

The life of Antonin Artaud (1896-1948) was tormented by physical and mental illnesses. Already in his earlier works, Artaud tried to express his physical and mental suffering, but perceived, in describing his feelings, the obstructive and illness-inducing role of language. This is the first book written in English that analyses the role of a healing language with which Artaud engaged in his later writings. Joeri Visser guides us through the years in which Artaud suffered increasingly from mental instability and considered the act of writing his only means of survival. In doing so, Visser unfolds a literary and a philosophical analysis of how language and life work together and how a creative play with language can help us to reengage sustainably with the joyous as well as the terrible forces of life.

Author : Dov Elbaum
Publisher : Jewish Lights Publishing
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013-11-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781580237154

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Into the Fullness of the Void by Dov Elbaum Pdf

A spiritual journey—both deeply personal and strikingly universal. One of Israel’s leading cultural figures, Dov Elbaum grew up in an ultra-Orthodox Jerusalem family, and was a prodigy who seemed destined for greatness in the world of Talmud study. But in his late teens, he abruptly broke away and set off into secular Israeli society. In this fascinating, courageous and compelling autobiography, Elbaum seeks to understand his decision and its consequences. With the structure of Kabbalah as his road map, Elbaum journeys into the deep recesses of his self and his soul. The ultimate goal of his journey is “the Void,” a Kabbalistic space that precedes God’s creation of the world, and a psychological state that precedes our formation as individuals. It is a space of great vulnerability but also of hope for rebirth and renewal. This is an intimate, honest, revealing work, both deeply personal and strikingly universal. The Hebrew edition was a bestseller and sold over 50,000 copies.