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Herodotus

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  • Oskar Kokoschka
    Oskar Kokoschka
    / World War II and after

    …are perhaps best characterized by Herodotus (1960–63), a luminously painted picture of the Greek historian as he is inspired by visions of historical figures that appear above his head; it is Kokoschka’s tribute to the importance of memory. His late style is calmer and brighter than that of his early…

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    …are perhaps best characterized by Herodotus (1960–63), a luminously painted picture of the Greek historian as he is inspired by visions of historical figures that appear above his head; it is Kokoschka’s tribute to the importance of memory. His late style is calmer and brighter than that of his early…

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