The Art and Science of Ernst Haeckel. 40th Ed.
£18.60
Ernst Haeckel (1834–1919) was a German-born biologist, naturalist, evolutionist, artist, philosopher, and doctor who spent his life researching flora and fauna from the highest mountaintops to the deepest ocean. A vociferous supporter and developer of Darwin’s theories of evolution, he denounced religious dogma, authored philosophical treatises, gained a doctorate in zoology, and coined scientific terms which have passed into common usage, including ecology, phylum, and stem cell.
At the heart of Haeckel’s colossal legacy was the motivation not only to discover but also to explain. To do this, he created hundreds of detailed drawings, watercolors, and sketches of his findings which he published in successive volumes, including several marine organism collections and the majestic Kunstformen der Natur (Art Forms in Nature), which could serve as the cornerstone of Haeckel’s entire life project. Like a meticulous visual encyclopedia of living things, Haeckel’s work was as remarkable for its graphic precision and meticulous shading as for its understanding of organic evolution. From bats to the box jellyfish, lizards to lichen, and spider legs to sea anemones, Haeckel emphasized the essential symmetries and order of nature, and found biological beauty in even the most unlikely of creatures.
In this book, we celebrate the scientific, artistic, and environmental importance of Haeckel’s work, with a collection of 300 of his finest prints from several of his most important tomes, including Die Radiolarien, Monographie der Medusen, Die Kalkschwämme, and Kunstformen der Natur. At a time when biodiversity is increasingly threatened by human activities, the book is at once a visual masterwork, an underwater exploration, and a vivid reminder of the precious variety of life.
About the series
TASCHEN is 40! Since we started our work as cultural archaeologists in 1980, TASCHEN has become synonymous with accessible publishing, helping bookworms around the world curate their own library of art, anthropology, and aphrodisia at an unbeatable price. Today we celebrate 40 years of incredible books by staying true to our company credo. The 40 series presents new editions of some of the stars of our program―now more compact, friendly in price, and still realized with the same commitment to impeccable production.
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Additional information
| Publisher | TASCHEN, 1st edition (15 Sept. 2022) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Hardcover | 512 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 383658428X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-3836584289 |
| Dimensions | 22.6 x 4.3 x 16.6 cm |
by Amazon Customer
Great value for money, lovely print and good quality
by Joy Knight
Great book with fantastic prints and information about Ernst Haeckel
by Amazon Customer
I am amazed at this incredible book. His talent and body of work is incredible. I cannot believe I never saw this before. I am amazed by his skill. I treasure this book and have recommended it to many friends.
by Amanda Read
Ive 4 now of this set of books. This one is my fave as you have colour and b&w pictures. For me they are a bit small in size but now i use my scanner to make the pics bigger.
Lovely quality books
by Emilie Richter
The book is lovely but arrived with dented corners and a small tear in sleeve. Works fine for me but would not use as gift.
by Luk
Outstanding!
by Bazooka Bob
The work and illustrations are stunning, however the edition is too small to appreciate them properly. This book is similar in size to a standard recipe book rather than a large format art volume. I’d advise anyone looking for a book of these beautiful prints to check the size of this book before ordering and consider whether they’d be better off with a larger sized edition. I have returned my copy for this very reason.
by *happygeek*
Following extensive spinal surgery, during the recovery phase, I rediscovered my love of art and the history of art. I already owned a few Taschen volumes but decided to build my collection. Buying used on Amazon is a great way to make this somewhat more affordable. I even found a few new titles selling cheaper than the used one on eBay. If you love high quality books, love art, love reading about art movements and artists across all genres – these Taschen books are hard to beat.