Art and Science of Ernst Haeckel
«“…as energetic and colorful as Haeckel’s life. It’s scientific eye candy that feels as fresh as Haeckel’s groundbreaking biological art must have seemed more than a century ago.”»
The Washington Post
Discover Ernst Haeckel, the 19th-century artist-biologist who found beauty in even the most unlikely of creatures. This collection features 450 prints from his most important publications, including the majestic Kunstformen der Natur and his extensive catalogues of marine life. Les mer
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Discover Ernst Haeckel, the 19th-century artist-biologist who found beauty in even the most unlikely of creatures. This collection features 450 prints from his most important publications, including the majestic Kunstformen der Natur and his extensive catalogues of marine life. As biodiversity is ever-more threatened, these exquisite images are a scientific, artistic, and environmental masterwork.
Detaljer
- Forlag
- Taschen GmbH
- Innbinding
- Innbundet
- Språk
- Engelsk Fransk Tysk
- Sider
- 704
- ISBN
- 9783836526463
- Utgivelsesår
- 2017
- Format
- 40 x 29 cm
Anmeldelser
«“…as energetic and colorful as Haeckel’s life. It’s scientific eye candy that feels as fresh as Haeckel’s groundbreaking biological art must have seemed more than a century ago.”»
The Washington Post
«“A dazzling graphic work... One is left astounded by these mesmerizing wonders.”»
Le Monde
«“…a glorious, oversize volume collecting Haeckel’s artistic work.”»
The Wall Street Journal
«“The book’s prints and commentary shed new light on the prolific output of Ernst Haeckel and his impact on modern science and philosophy.”»
vice.com
«“Through Haeckel’s steady hand everyone can grasp the beauty, the elegance - and sometimes the sadness - in all walks of life.”»
smithsonianmag.com
«“…a glorious book… his influence on art and the natural sciences remains profound, and his stunning artworks continue to stand the test of time.”»
American Scientist
«“This is a bible for those who love pattern.”»
The Times