Art Forms from the Abyss: Ernst Haeckel's Images From The HMS

Art Forms from the Abyss: Ernst Haeckel's Images From The HMS Challenger Expedition

These radiant images from the renowned 19th-century biologist and illustrator Ernst Haeckel, featuring marine microorganisms, will enthrall fans of his previous collections and garner renewed attention for Haeckelâ€™s unparalleled artistry. From jewelry designers to scientists, graphic artists to naturalists, the range of people inspired by Ernst Haeckelâ€™s illustrations continues to grow. Following up on Prestelâ€™s books Art Forms in Nature and Art Forms from the Ocean, this new collection features startlingly beautiful images created by Haeckel for the report of the HMS Challenger expedition, which circumnavigated the world from 1872â€“76, discovering
and cataloging nearly 5,000 new species from the depths of
Earthâ€™s oceans. Full-page reproductions bring these organisms
colorfully to life, drawing readers into a world at once
hypnotic and highly ordered. Divided into three sectionsâ€•
Siphonophores, Medusae, and Radiolariansâ€•these illustrations
display Haeckelâ€™s remarkable artistic skill and understanding of
the architecture of organic matter. The authors provide a brief
history of the Challenger expedition, background on Haeckelâ€™s
scientific and artistic accomplishments, as well as informative
texts on each group of organisms. A guide to the natural world
and an inspiration to artists of every stripe, this collection of
Haeckelâ€™s work is a fitting tribute to a 19th-century genius.
Country USA
Brand Prestel
Manufacturer Prestel
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 75 colour
Color Black
ReleaseDate 2015-10-25
UnitCount 1
EANs 9783791381411

Country	USA
Brand	Prestel
Manufacturer	Prestel
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	75 colour
Color	Black
ReleaseDate	2015-10-25
UnitCount	1
EANs	9783791381411

Art Forms from the Abyss: Ernst Haeckel's Images From The HMS Challenger Expedition