A strange way of living (estranha forma de vida)

The philosopher and mathematician Rene Descartes (1596-1650) has highlighted the need for rules as guidance for the human spirit (Regulae ad directionem ingenii).


O filósofo e matemático René Descartes (1596-1650) colocou em evidência a necessidade de regras para a condução do espírito humano (Regulae ad directionem ingenii).

Édouard Manet (1832-1883)-'Claude Monet painting on a boat (Argenteuil)'-oil on canvas-1874 München-Neue Pinakothek

William Hogarth (1697-1764)-'triumph of the deputy'-oil on canvas-(1754-1755) London-Sir John Soane's Museum

José Vital Branco Malhoa (1855-1933)-'o fado'-oil on canvas-1910 Lisboa-Museu da Cidade

Gerard Hoet (1648-1733)-'fire (Vulcan's forge)'-oil on canvas Lincolnshire (UK)-Burghley House

Filippo Falciatore (1727-1768)-'tarantella at Margellina'-oil on canvas Detroit (Michigan)-Institute of Art



Note: “A strange way of living” is a title after a fado song by Portuguese singer Amália.