The Art and Science of Ernst Haeckel
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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.
Publisher : Taschen America Llc (September 6, 2020)
Language : English
Hardcover : 511 pages
ISBN-10 : 383658428X
ISBN-13 : 978-3836584289
Item Weight : 2.73 pounds
Dimensions : 6.14 x 1.69 x 8.54 inches
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eng. Kiril Penchev –
NEEDLESS TO SAY …. PERFECT
I didn’t expect less provided the nice preview photos by Amazon. In live quality is superb and the drawings and the explanations are unspokenly good. Absolute delight to the eye and the intellect.
Arielle Corbett –
Stunning
This is a gorgeous work and the written history sections between section and plates was very interesting!
larry kasparowitz –
Remarkable!
Amazing collection of drawings…
Amazon Customer –
Love this Ernst Heackel book!
This is a great book for anyone who loves EH! His work is amazing and complicated! This book has all the details of his life and work!
Brandon –
Girlfriend loved it!
Awesome pictures!
Gil Erlich –
Gorgeous book
Full of detailed color plates, interesting articles, a great buy to anyone interested in nature or art
SX –
Beautiful pictures and informative text
Very sharp pictures and interesting text. Very interesting as a reference or for creative ideas.
anton avdeev –
Need for naturalists
Yes for naturalists. Beautiful images and language.
Inma –
El mejor precio lo he encontrado aquí.Muy buena calidad del papel y de la impresión
Amazon Customer –
As above
Simone –
per tutti gli amanti della biologia e dell’arte. un pezzo di storia del 900.
橙きのこ –
長時間かけて海外から取り寄せたが、表紙が凹んだり、ページが破れたりしていた。
Nikki T –
I bought this bought for the pictures, and I was not disappointed! But I am also very impressed with book overall. I have yet to read it all, but after casually browsing I think I will also enjoy reading the historical commentary and discussions on modern art (very happy to see a Kadinsky print in this book!). It is a decent sized book and for the price, it hard to believe how much there is actually included. Amazing value, great book and would highly recommend.