Elisabeth R. Fairman: Of Green Leaf, Bird, and Flower: Artists' Books and the Natural World
Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: Highlighting an enduring interest in natural history from the 16th century to the present, this gorgeous book explores depictions of the natural world, from centuries-old manuscripts to contemporary artists' books. It examines the scientific pursuits in the 18th and 19th centuries that resulted in the collecting and cataloguing of the natural world. It also investigates the aesthetically oriented…