Description

The Bird explores the fascinating world of ornithological illustration from the 18th and 19th centuries. This was a period of scientific, artistic, and geographical discovery, when people began to fully appreciate the immense variety of shapes and colors in the natural world. This book celebrates this beauty through the sumptuous illustrations produced during that era.

Each chapter focuses on a category of birds, from shorebirds to birds of prey. Featured sections on key ornithological artists such as John James Audubon, Elizabeth Gould, and Edward Lear demonstrate how technology, travel, and ambition shaped these stunning images and how their work transformed our understanding of the wonderful world of birds.

Author
Philip Kennedy

Technical specifications
Edited by: Laurence King
Year: 2021
Type: Book
Binding: Hardcover
Dimensions: 32 x 22 cm
Weight: 2.2 kg
Language: English
Pages: 352
ISBN: 978-1-78627-731-2