The dark side of genius

The dark side of genius
About this book
"Examines 'melancholia' as a philosophical, medical, and social phenomenon in early modern art. Argues that, despite advances in art and science, the topos of the dispirited intellectual continues to function metaphorically as a locus for society's fears and tensions"--Provided by publisher.
Details
- OL Work ID
- OL19976513W
Subjects
Melancholy in artHistoryMelancholyArt, historyMelancholie