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Genius

Journey of a Molecular Detective; David Sherratt
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Distinguishing Marks of Genius

What do geniuses have in common, across the arts and sciences? And how do we distinguish genius from talent? Andrew Robinson, author of Genius: A Very Short Introduction, considers (a little of) the evidence.
Journey of a Molecular Detective; David Sherratt
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The Savile Library

Lunchtime lecture by Will Poole accompanying the exhibition Marks of Genius: Masterpieces from the Collections of the Bodleian Libraries.

The Truth about Art 3 - Aesthetics

Another ancient belief held that an art should be governed by rules.

The Truth about Art 1 - Mystery or Mastery

E.H. Gombrich famously observed that 'there really is no such thing as Art' (with a capital A).

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