Non-Fiction - Ivar Hagendoorn

19 Mar 2023 · Blog | Non-Fiction | Art

Hans Belting: Face and Mask. A Double History

In "Face and Mask. A Double History" Hans Belting provides a detailed exploration of the historical and cultural significance of faces and masks. Through an analysis of the relationship between these two concepts, Belting presents a novel conceptual framework for rethinking the history of art.

31 Dec 2022 · Blog | Literature | Non-Fiction | Design

The Best Books of 2022

The best fiction, best general non-fiction, best biography, philosophy and history books, best graphic novels, the best art and photography books and the most disappointing books that I read this past year.

22 May 2022 · Blog | Non-Fiction | Art

Steven Naifeh and Gregory White Smith: Van Gogh. The Life

I thought I knew everything I needed to know to appreciate Vincent van Gogh's work. As it turns out there is a lot that I didn’t know and after reading "Van Gogh. The Life" I appreciate his work even more.

31 Dec 2021 · Blog | Literature | Non-Fiction

The Best Books of 2021

The best of the best, the best fiction, the best biography, the best science, philosophy and history books and the best art and photography books and the most disappointing books that I read this past year.

11 Apr 2021 · Blog | Non-Fiction | Science

Valerie Trouet: Tree Story

As Valerie Trouet recounts the study of tree rings has made surprising contributions to our understanding of Earth's climate and the past 10,000 years of human history.

26 Dec 2020 · Blog | Literature | Non-Fiction

The Best Books of 2020

A selection of the best books I read this year, including best art and architecture, best book by Ali Smith and most disappointing.

25 Oct 2020 · Blog | Music | Non-Fiction

Tim Rutherford-Johnson: Music After the Fall

Music After the Fall is an interesting read if you'd like to learn more about contemporary music.

5 Apr 2020 · Blog | Art | Non-Fiction

The Avant-Gardists. The Russian Revolution in Art, 1917-1935

In The Avant-Gardists. The Russian Revolution in Art, 1917-1935 Sjeng Scheijen creates a vivid portrayal of a group of artists who revolutionised art, but who were eventually crushed by the system they initially embraced.

26 Dec 2019 · Blog | Literature | Non-Fiction

The Best Books of 2019

The best books I read this year in various categories, from best aesthetics and philosophy of art to best science fiction, best poetry and most disappointing.

29 Dec 2018 · Blog | Literature | Non-Fiction

The Best Books of 2018

The books of the year in a number of categories: biggest book of the year; best fiction; best book I wish I had read years ago; best book about dinosaurs; best physics; best book about Wittgenstein that is(n't) about Wittgenstein; most useful, most disappointing and more.

25 Dec 2018 · Blog | Architecture | Non-Fiction

Rem Koolhaas: Elements of Architecture

Review of Elements of Architecture by Rem Koolhaas and co-authors.

24 Nov 2018 · Blog | Music | Non-Fiction

Alex Ross: The Rest Is Noise

The Rest Is Noise provides an excellent overview of 20th century classical music. It is also a joy to read. I'm glad that I finally came around to reading it and now wish I had done so earlier.