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Tag Archives: Disasters
1961: The Disaster of Everyday Life
The distinction between “disaster” and “normal” conditions is implicit in most treatments of disaster behavior. The everyday, ongoing life of the society is usually equated with the “normal,” and those conditions that result from disaster are viewed as “abnormal” and … Continue reading
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Tagged 1960's, 20th Century, Art, Books, Charles Fritz, Disasters, Illustration, Mental Health, Pierre Mion, Psychology, Trains, USA
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1858: The Austria
Josef Püttner: Sinking of the Emigrant Ship “Austria” on 13th September 1858 (1858)
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Tagged 1850's, 19th Century, Art, Disasters, Fire, Germany, Josef Püttner, Painting, Seascapes, Ships & Sailing
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1900: Exploding Ship
Ivan Aivazovsky: Exploding Ship (1900). The painting is unfinished; Aivazovsky was painting it the day he died.
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Tagged Art, Disasters, Fire, Ivan Aivazovsky, Painting, Russia, Ships & Sailing
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