Depiction: Depiction or pictorial representation was studied less intensively by philosophers than linguistic meaning until the 1960s. The traditional doctrine that pictures represent objects by copying their appearance had been challenged by art theorists since the first quarter of the twentieth ... (Philosophy) [92%] 2022-02-22
Edward Edwards (painter): Edward Edwards ARA (7 March 1738 – 19 December 1806) was an English painter and etcher. He held the post of Professor of Perspective at the Royal Academy, and compiled a book entitled Anecdotes of Painters (1808). (Painter) [86%] 2024-02-06 [1738 births] [1806 deaths]...
Depictions of Muhammad: The permissibility of depictions of Muhammad in Islam has been a contentious issue. Oral and written descriptions of Muhammad are readily accepted by all traditions of Islam, but there is disagreement about visual depictions. (Religion) [80%] 2023-11-11 [Censorship in Islam] [Islam-related controversies]...
Depictions of Muhammad: The permissibility of depictions of Muhammad in Islam has been a contentious issue. Oral and written descriptions of Muhammad are readily accepted by all traditions of Islam, but there is disagreement about visual depictions. (Muhammad depicted in culture) [80%] 2024-01-07 [Cultural depictions of Muhammad] [Iconography]...
Edward Iv: , king of England, son of Richard, duke of York, by Cicely Neville, was born at Rouen on the 28th of April 1442. As a boy he was styled earl of March, and spent most of his time at Ludlow. After ... [78%] 2022-09-02
Edward IV: Edward IV (1442-1483) king of England (1461–70, 1471–83) was the son of Richard, duke of York. He was thus the great grandson of both Lionel, the third son, and Edmund, the fifth son, of king Edward III. [78%] 2023-02-19 [Medieval History] [English History]...
Depiction of Jesus: The depiction of Jesus in pictorial form dates back to early Christian art and architecture, as aniconism in Christianity was rejected within the ante-Nicene period. It took several centuries to reach a conventional standardized form for his physical appearance ... (Christian icons or images depicting Jesus) [73%] 2024-01-07 [Jesus in art] [Christian iconography]...
Edward IV of England: Edward IV (April 28, 1442 – April 9, 1483) was King of England from March 4, 1461, to April 9, 1483, with a break of a few months in the period 1470–1471. Edward IV's memory is most closely linked ... [73%] 2023-02-04
Edward IV of England: Edward IV of England ruled as king from 1461 to 1470 CE and again from 1471 to 1483 CE. The Hundred Years' War (1337-1453 CE) had been lost by Edward's predecessor, Henry VI of England (1422-1461 CE ... [73%] 2020-02-06
Cultural depictions of Theophanu: Theophanu (955–991) was a Byzantine princess who became Holy Roman Empress through marriage to Emperor Otto II. As the trusted political partner of her husband and later the regent of her young son Otto III, she left a remarkable ... (Depictions of the Byzantine princess Theophanu) [69%] 2024-01-11 [Ottonian dynasty] [Cultural depictions of Holy Roman Empresses]...
Cultural depictions of Napoleon: Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, has become a worldwide cultural icon generally associated with tactical brilliance, ambition and political power. His distinctive features and costume have made him a very recognizable figure in popular culture. (Napoleon Bonaparte in world culture) [69%] 2024-02-02 [Cultural depictions of Napoleon] [Works about Napoleon]...
Cultural depictions of blindness: The theme of blindness has been explored by many different cultures throughout history, with blind characters appearing in stories from ancient Greek mythology and Judeo-Christian religious texts. In the modern era, blindness has featured in numerous works of literature ... [69%] 2024-01-11 [Blindness] [Works about blind people]...
Cultural depictions of cats: The cultural depiction of cats and their relationship to humans is old and stretches back over 9,500 years. Cats are featured in the history of many nations, are the subject of legend, and are a favorite subject of artists ... (Cats in world culture) [69%] 2024-01-11 [Cats in popular culture] [Cultural depictions of animals]...
Cultural depictions of Stonehenge: The prehistoric landmark of Stonehenge is distinctive and famous enough to have been frequently referenced in popular culture. The landmark has become a symbol of British culture and history, owing to its distinctiveness and its long history of being portrayed ... [69%] 2023-11-18 [Stonehenge]
Cultural depictions of salamanders: The salamander is an amphibian of the order Urodela which, as with many real creatures, often has been ascribed fantastic and sometimes occult qualities by pre-modern authors (as in the allegorical descriptions of animals in medieval bestiaries) not possessed ... (Elemental spirit associated with fire) [69%] 2024-07-30 [Salamanders] [Legendary amphibians]...
Cultural depictions of dinosaurs: Cultural depictions of dinosaurs have been numerous since the word dinosaur was coined in 1842. The non-avian dinosaurs featured in books, films, television programs, artwork, and other media have been used for both education and entertainment. (Dinosaurs in world culture and history) [69%] 2024-11-16 [Dinosaurs in popular culture] [Fiction about dinosaurs]...