Birds - The Art of Ornithology

Birds tells the remarkable story of the development of bird art through the ages. It is beautifully illustrated with original artworks from some of the world's most renowned artists, including Audubon, Gould, Lear, Macgillivray and Wolf. They are complemented by the lively text, which interweaves ornithological science, art history and biography.

About the author

Jonathan Elphick is a natural history author, editor and consultant who specialises in ornithology. During a career spanning almost 40 years, he has worked on many books, including the award-winning Birdwatcher's Handbook and Birds: The Art of Ornithology.

Summary

Birds tells the remarkable story of the development of bird art through the ages. It is beautifully illustrated with original artworks from some of the world's most renowned artists, including Audubon, Gould, Lear, Macgillivray and Wolf. They are complemented by the lively text, which interweaves ornithological science, art history and biography.

Product details

• Authors: Jonathan Elphick
• Publisher: Natural History Museum
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 28.08.2014
• EAN: 9780565093327
• ISBN: 978-0-565-09332-7
• No. of pages: 336
• Series: Aurum Press
• Subjects: Guides > Nature; Humanities, art, music > Art > Plastic arts