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Alongside Salvador Dali and Andre Breton, Max Ernst remains one of the most famous names to be associated with Surrealism, and must now be regarded as one of the most original, prolific and best-known artists of the 20th century. Assembled in 1947, when Ernst had attained the height of his artistic powers, BEYOND PAINTING is a definitive autobiographical document of the painter and the creative processes behind his work, enhanced by testaments by many of his friends including fellow Surrealists Andr Breton, Paul luard, Roberto Matta and Hans Arp, as well as others such as New York art dealer Julien Levy. BEYOND PAINTING also contains over 150 illustrations dating from 1917-1947, including complete versions of Ernst's revolutionary experiments in frottage and collage, Natural History and The Lion of Belfort. Also included is a preface by New York artist Robert Motherwell and a chronology of Ernst's life written by the painter himself. Solar Art Directives features the most innovative artists of the 20th century.

Australopithecines, dinosaurs, and trilobites evoke images of lost worlds, but they represent just a fraction of life’s nearly four-billion-year history. The exploration of life’s origins on a young planet to the Cambrian explosion reveals a compelling explanation for the emergence of biological novelty. The latest paleontological discoveries, many by the author and his students, are integrated with insights from molecular biology and earth system science, providing a comprehensive understanding of how our biological diversity evolved. By examining regions from Siberia to Namibia to the Bahamas, the narrative illustrates the co-evolution of life and environment throughout Earth's history. Biological innovations have shaped our atmosphere and oceans, while environmental changes have influenced evolutionary paths, closing opportunities for some species and opening new avenues for others. Readers are taken into the field to confront fossils, into labs to explore cellular mechanisms, and even to Mars, contemplating how terrestrial experiences inform the search for extraterrestrial life. The text addresses pressing scientific questions, including the oldest fossils, life beyond Earth, global glaciation, and the unifying concept of "permissive ecology." By uncovering Earth’s biological roots, the work enhances our understanding of our place in the universe and our responsibilities as stewards of this ancient planet.

Umfassende Gesamtdarstellung und Würdigung des visionären Surrealisten. Max Ernst (1891 - 1976) gehört zu den vielseitigsten Künstlern der Moderne. Nach seinen Anfängen als Dadaist in Köln wurde er bald zu einem der Pioniere des Surrealismus in Paris. Als fortwährender Entdecker neuer Figuren, Formen und Techniken hat sich Max Ernst auch später ständig weiterorientiert. Dabei hat er ein einzigartiges Werk geschaffen, dessen Entwicklung vom bewegten Leben und den wechselnden Aufenthaltsorten des Künstlers in Europa und Amerika mitgeprägt ist. Sein Erfindungsreichtum im Umgang mit Bild- und Inspirationsquellen, die Brüche zwischen Werkphasen und der Wechsel der Themen beeindrucken. Die Publikation zeigt das OEuvre des Künstlers in seinem gesamten Reichtum anhand einer exemplarischen Auswahl von rund 190 Gemälden, Zeichnungen, Collagen und Skulpturen, die den Werkprozess zwischen Rückgriffen auf Vergangenes, dem damaligen politischen Zeitgeschehen und einem visionären Blick in die Zukunft erlebbar machen.