Ernst Haeckel’s Art Forms in Nature: A Visual Masterpiece of the Natural World
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In a beautiful celebration of the natural world, Ernst Haeckel’s Art Forms in Nature is a masterful union of science and art. This volume is comprised of 100 illustrated plates, featuring stunning watercolour paintings and pencil sketches.
First published in 1904, under the German title Kunstformen der Natur, this unique collection of plates holds a lasting influence in both the art and science worlds. Ernst Haeckel’s detailed illustrations serve as a visual encyclopaedia for his pioneering research and anatomical discoveries. Working in both pencil and watercolour paint, he preserved the complex forms, patterns, and structures of the organisms he discovered. Featuring intricate depictions of various land and sea life, this volume serves a scientific purpose while boasting exceptional aesthetic beauty.
As a proud addition to the Art Meets Science collection, Read & Co. Books has faithfully reproduced Haeckel’s innovative work. Taking care to conserve the original detail, shapes, and colours as they were printed on initial publication, this beautiful volume recaptures the magic of Art Forms in Nature for a new generation to enjoy.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Art Meets Science, Art Meets Science ed. edition (1 Jun. 2023) |
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| Language | English |
| Paperback | 144 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1528720806 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1528720809 |
| Dimensions | 21.59 x 0.99 x 27.94 cm |
by andy northcote
Print quality seems to be really poor. The thin pages are rippled and warped on arrival. The images lack the detail I have seen in other books with examples of his work. I think I’ll be sending this one back.