The lost and last portrait of Edith Maryon (1872-1924), presented in the present paper, was painted by the Italian/Australian artist Ernesto Genoni (1885-1975) at Dornach in 1924. Maryon was appointed by Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925) at the…
What role did Edith Maryon play in the Anthroposophy Society?Maryon was appointed by Rudolf Steiner as leader of the Section for Sculptural Arts in December 1923, and later elected vice-president at a General Assembly in January 1924.How did Ernesto Genoni's experiences influence his portrait of Maryon?Genoni's experiences as a stretcher-bearer in WWI and familiarity with illness allowed him to empathize with Maryon, who was ill during his 1924 stay at Dornach.What was the significance of Maryon's artistic collaboration with Rudolf Steiner?Maryon contributed to the construction and artistic direction of the Goetheanum, notably collaborating on the sculpture 'Representative of Humanity,' showcasing spiritual themes through her art.
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What role did public demonstrations play in women’s scientific visibility?The research indicates that public demonstrations of female knowledge served as political tools to enhance familial and civic prestige, exemplified by Laura Bassi's highly orchestrated public defenses in Bologna during the 1730s.How did societal views on modesty limit women’s engagement in science?The study reveals that cultural norms associated modesty with female virtue, constraining women's ability to display knowledge publicly, as highlighted by Verri's advice against seeking public esteem for learning.When did women start receiving formal recognition in scientific disciplines in Italy?Formal recognition for women in scientific fields, evidenced in Laura Bassi's 1732 laurea, marked a shift in Italian women's engagement in previously male-dominated academic spaces during the Enlightenment.
Massimo Favilla - Ruggero Rugolo: 890 Followers, 890 Following, 155 Research papers. Research interests: Venice, Religious architecture, and Venetian art and…
Tintoretto. A Rebel in Venice: Directed by Giuseppe Domingo Romano, Pepsy Romanoff. With Helena Bonham Carter, Peter Greenaway, Melania Gaia Mazzucco, Stefano Accorsi. A 90-minutes documentary that celebrates the 500th anniversary of the…