ISBN:
9781402048203
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource
,
v.: digital
Edition:
Online-Ausg. Springer eBook Collection. Humanities, Social Science and Law Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Series Statement:
Archimedes (Dordrecht, Netherlands) v. 15
DDC:
580.22209033
Keywords:
Philosophy (General)
;
Science Philosophy
;
Humanities
;
Botanik
;
Illustration
;
Geschichte 1700-1800
;
Pflanzen
;
Illustration
;
Geschichte 1700-1800
;
Botanik
;
Illustration
;
Geschichte 1700-1800
Abstract:
This book is the first in-depth study of eighteenth-century botanical illustrations. Its findings offer a completely new insight into the working practices of the botanists and scientific draughtsmen of this period. The author describes the different production stages of these illustrations. For the first time, the author presents a convincing description of how botanical illustrations developed, ascertaining the criteria that drove this process.
Abstract:
Presents a study of 18th-century botanical illustrations, offering insight into the working practices of botanists and scientific draughtsmen of this period. This book describes the different production stages of these illustrations, traces their uses, and explores their visual language, with particular emphasis on the difficult issue of colour
Description / Table of Contents:
Introduction; The Making of Botanical Illustrations; The Content of Botanical Illustrations; The Role of Botanical Illustrations; Visual Language; Links with Tradition; The Construction of Botanical Illustrations; Methods and Materials
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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Revised thesis (doctoral) - Universität, Bern, 2002
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Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
DOI:
10.1007/978-1-4020-4820-3
URL:
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