Description
Explore the intersection of nature and artistry with 'The Art of Science', a must-have book showcasing the finest natural history artworks from Museum Victoria's esteemed collection. Ideal for art aficionados and science enthusiasts alike, this beautifully curated volume opens a visual dialogue starting from the 17th and 18th centuries, featuring magnificent 'paper museums' that document the bizarre and fabulous in nature, depicted with stunning precision.
This book not only highlights the historical artistic endeavors of Europeans portraying Australia’s rich fauna but also pays tribute to the legendary natural history illustrators such as Audubon and Gould, whose works remain influential in the realm of avian illustration.
From palaeo-artistry that brings prehistoric creatures to life through vividly imaginative representations to the groundbreaking microscopic images unveiling the hidden details of our world, 'The Art of Science' showcases how art and science intricately intertwine. Each page is filled with exquisite images designed to deepen our appreciation of the evolution of art and science, the wonders of the natural world, and the incredible spectrum of human perception. Whether for personal enjoyment or as a thoughtful gift, this captivating collection is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to uncover the beauty and complexity of nature through the lens of artistic expression.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781921833250
Year: 2013
Publisher: Museum Victoria
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781921833250
Year: 2013
Publisher: Museum Victoria
Description:
The Art of Science presents the best of Museum Victoria's remarkable collection of natural history artworks. The book opens with the 'paper museums' of the seventeenth and eighteenth century, stunning collections of the bizarre and fabulous, each one exquisitely depicted. It presents the valiant artistic efforts of Europeans to 'see' Australia's extraordinary fauna, and celebrates the golden age of natural history illustration dominated by Audubon and Gould, those giants of avian illustration. In the contemporary museum, art and science still work hand in glove, from the palaeo-artistry of Peter Trusler to the amazing microscopic world revealed by new imaging technology. The Art of Science is a unique collection of exquisite images that will enrich our understanding of the history of art and science, the natural world, and the miracle of human perception.
This book not only highlights the historical artistic endeavors of Europeans portraying Australia’s rich fauna but also pays tribute to the legendary natural history illustrators such as Audubon and Gould, whose works remain influential in the realm of avian illustration.
From palaeo-artistry that brings prehistoric creatures to life through vividly imaginative representations to the groundbreaking microscopic images unveiling the hidden details of our world, 'The Art of Science' showcases how art and science intricately intertwine. Each page is filled with exquisite images designed to deepen our appreciation of the evolution of art and science, the wonders of the natural world, and the incredible spectrum of human perception. Whether for personal enjoyment or as a thoughtful gift, this captivating collection is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to uncover the beauty and complexity of nature through the lens of artistic expression.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781921833250
Year: 2013
Publisher: Museum Victoria
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781921833250
Year: 2013
Publisher: Museum Victoria
Description:
The Art of Science presents the best of Museum Victoria's remarkable collection of natural history artworks. The book opens with the 'paper museums' of the seventeenth and eighteenth century, stunning collections of the bizarre and fabulous, each one exquisitely depicted. It presents the valiant artistic efforts of Europeans to 'see' Australia's extraordinary fauna, and celebrates the golden age of natural history illustration dominated by Audubon and Gould, those giants of avian illustration. In the contemporary museum, art and science still work hand in glove, from the palaeo-artistry of Peter Trusler to the amazing microscopic world revealed by new imaging technology. The Art of Science is a unique collection of exquisite images that will enrich our understanding of the history of art and science, the natural world, and the miracle of human perception.