They were far too sophisticated for that. (Indeed, in some of his more recent work, Sargent has tried to incorporate more realistic definitions of human rationality.) But both Sargent and Sims are definitely on the side that says beauty - logical consistency - needs to come first.

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Like most visionaries, he had dedicated followers in his time, but his recent death should lead more to understand and appreciate his work.

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His calculations reanalysed work cited by the IPCC and took account of more recent temperature data.

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Often referred to as "the stripe guy" by American art critics who homed in on his artworks using striped awning canvas or contrasting maxi stripes, in more recent years, Mr. Buren's work has become increasingly architectural and, indeed, monumental.

WSJ: Daniel Buren's Bright Periphery | 'Excentrique(s) Travail In Situ' at the Grand Palais in Paris

But Cox insists the recent work in his native land is not motivated by a desire to be seen to be in Scotland more often.

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