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- Publisher: Yale Univ Pr
- ISBN: 030012547X
- WAPI (Tower ID): 107128682
- Release Date: October 28, 2007
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- Tower.com Sales Rank: #121363 in Books (See Top 100 Books Bestsellers)
- #2141 in Science (See Top 100 Science Bestsellers)
- #156 in General (See Top 100 General Bestsellers)
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Product DescriptionRun a Quick Search on "Amazing Rare Things" by David Attenborough to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "Amazing Rare Things"Browse more products related to "David Attenborough, Martin Clayton and Rea Alexandratos"AnnotationFrom the fifteenth century onwards, as European explorers sailed forth on grand voyages of discovery, their encounters with exotic plants and animals fanned intense scientific interest. Scholars began to examine nature with fresh eyes, and pioneering artists transformed the way nature was seen and understood. In "Amazing Rare Things," renowned naturalist and documentary-maker David Attenborough joins with expert colleagues to explore how artists portrayed the natural world during this era of burgeoning scientific interest. The book focuses on an exquisite selection of natural history drawings and watercolors by Leonardo da Vinci, Alexander Marshal, Maria Sibylla Merian, and Mark Catesby, and from the collection of Cassiano dal Pozzo--works all held in the Royal Library at Windsor Castle. Attenborough and his coauthors offer lucid commentary on topics ranging from the 30,000-year history of human drawings of the natural world, to Leonardo's fascination with natural processes, to Catesby's groundbreaking studies that introduced Europeans to the plants and animals of North America. With 160 full color illustrations, this beautiful book will appeal to readers with interests that extend from art and science to history and nature. If You Enjoy "Amazing Rare Things (Hardcover)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "Amazing Rare Things (Hardcover)" by David Attenborough (Author)There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! General Bestsellers
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