The Decoration of Honor for Science and Art is the highest award for scientific and artistic achievements. The recipients of this decoration are members of the Curia for Science and Art. Their number is limited to 18 Austrian and 18 international personalities. The members are elected by the respective curia itself and confirmed and appointed by the Federal President of the Republic of Austria. 
This web book is neither set in stone nor immutably printed on paper. It is a momentary reflection and expression of a “work in progress” listing the recipients of the Austrian Decoration of Honor for Science and Art. These are exponents of science and art at home and abroad who have distinguished themselves through outstanding lifetime achievements. They form a curia that meets at least once a year under the auspices of the Federal President. Find out about the biographies, works, and significance of these personalities.