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Ibn Rušd
Ibn Rushd (14 April 112611 December 1198), archaically Latinization of names, Latinized as Averroes, was an Arab Muslim polymath and Faqīh, jurist from Al-Andalus who wrote about many subjects, including philosophy, theology, medicine, astronomy, physics, psychology, mathematics, neurology, Islamic jurisprudence and Islamic law, law, and linguistics. The author of more than 100 books and treatises, his philosophical works include numerous commentaries on Aristotle, for which he was known in the Western world as ''The Commentator'' and ''Father of Rationalism''. Averroes was a strong proponent of Aristotelianism; he attempted to restore what he considered the original teachings of Aristotle and opposed the Neoplatonism, Neoplatonist tendencies of earlier Muslims, Muslim thinkers, such as al-Farabi and Avicenna. He also defended the pursuit of philosophy against criticism by Ash'ari theologians such as Al-Ghazali. Averroes argued that philosophy was permissible in Islam and eve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrea Di Bonaiuto
Andrea di Bonaiuto da Firenze or Andrea da Firenze was an Italian painter active in Florence. He was probably born in Florence where he was active from 1343.Andrea Da Firenze in the RKD His earliest works suggest that he was in close contact with the workshop of Andrea di Cione.Colum Hourihane, ''The Grove Encyclopedia of Medieval Art and Architecture, Volume 2'', Oxford University Press, December 2012, p. 66-68 Andrea di Bonaiuto is known for his stained glass window of the ''Coronation of Mary'' in the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, and his fresco decorations in the Spanish chapel (''Cappellone degli Spagnoli'') of the chapter house there. The central theme of the frescos in the chapel is the glorification of the Dominican Order. From mid 1366 to mid 1367 Andrea di Bonaiuto was one of the artists advising on the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
