General History of Quadrupeds - The Figures Engraved on Wood

Klappentext In the late eighteenth century! the British took greater interest than ever before in observing and recording all aspects of the natural world. Travelers and colonists returning from far-flung lands provided dazzling accounts of such exotic creatures as elephants! baboons! and kangaroos. The engraver Thomas Bewick (1753-1828) harnessed this newfound interest by assembling the most comprehensive illustrated guide to nature of his day."A General History of Quadrupeds!" first published in 1790! showcases Bewick's groundbreaking engraving techniques that allowed text and images to be published on the same page. From anteaters to zebras! armadillos to wolverines! this delightful volume features engravings of over four hundred animals alongside descriptions of their characteristics as scientifically understood at the time. "Quadrupeds "reaffirms Bewick's place in history as an incomparable illustrator! one whose influence on natural history and book printing still endures today. Zusammenfassung Showcases the author's engraving techniques that allowed text and images to be published on the same page. This book features engravings of over four hundred animals alongside descriptions of their characteristics as scientifically understood at the time.

Product details

• Authors: Thomas Bewick, Bewick Thomas
• Assisted by: Martel Yann (Foreword)
• Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.06.2009
• EAN: 9780226044811
• ISBN: 978-0-226-04481-1
• No. of pages: 544
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Art history; ART / Subjects & Themes / Plants & Animals, ART / History / General, ART / Individual Artists / Monographs, ART / Subjects & Themes / Landscapes & Seascapes, ART / Prints, History of art & design styles: c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, History of Art, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, Prints & printmaking, Individual artists, art monographs, Nature in art, History of art & design styles: c 1600 to c 1800, Prints and printmaking