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OverviewThis historical survey tells the remarkable story of the development of bird art through the ages, from the early, skilfully executed and decorative but often fanciful, images of birds, through the ages of exploration and increasing knowledge of the world's avifauna, to modern approaches to capturing the essence of these freest of all creatures on the page or canvas. The outstanding selection of images from the unrivalled collection of the Natural History Museum, some of them never reproduced before in a popular book, include exquisitely crafted works from some of the most famous natural history artists ever published. They are complemented by detailed, lively text, which interweaves ornithological science, art history, biography, travel and other aspects of the subject to paint a vivid picture of the artists and the birds they painted, with fascinating details of the lives of both. Beautifully illustrated with original artworks from some of the most renowned artists; including Audubon, Gould, MacGillivray, and Bauer. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jonathan ElphickPublisher: Rizzoli International Publications Imprint: Rizzoli International Publications Dimensions: Width: 27.00cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 28.70cm Weight: 2.155kg ISBN: 9780847827060ISBN 10: 0847827062 Pages: 335 Publication Date: 03 May 2005 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely Availability: Awaiting stock Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationJonathan Elphick has a degree in zoology and is a popular writer, journalist, and broadcaster specializing in natural history and science. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |