Ernst Haeckel's Art Forms in Nature: A Visual Masterpiece of the Natural World
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One of the most beautiful science books ever made, Ernst Haeckel's Art Forms in Nature gathers 100 plates of radiolarians, jellyfish, and other tiny organisms that reveal the hidden symmetry of the natural world. First published in full in 1904, under the German title Kunstformen der Natur , Haeckel's unique study set out to reveal the structures underlying all living things. Working in both pencil and watercolour, he captured the complex forms, patterns, and structures of the organisms he discovered - many of them microscopic and never presented in such detail before. While his illustrations serve as a visual encyclopaedia for his pioneering research and biological discoveries, their forms helped shape the Art Nouveau movement, drawn directly into the architecture, glass, and jewellery of the age. This edition celebrates Haeckel's work in its original detail, preserving the shapes and colours as they first appeared. Over a century on, Art Forms in Nature remains one of the most striking examples of where art meets science, still studied by designers and naturalists alike. Book Features: A facsimile of Ernst Haeckel's 1904 Kunstformen der Natur in 100 illustrated plates. Radiolarians, jellyfish, sea anemones, lichens, orchids, and other forms reproduced from Haeckel's watercolour and pencil studies. A large-format reference book for designers, artists, and naturalists. A distinctive gift and coffee table book for lovers of natural history, botanical art, and Art Nouveau design. Review: Gorgeous - Beautiful book, so many great illustrations. Great quality. Review: beautifully illustrated - I ordered this book after it was mentioned a couple of times by other authors. Considering it was first published 120 years ago, it’s an amazing body of work. 100 plates of gorgeous illustrations. If you have any interest in science and/or art, you won’t be disappointed.
| Best Sellers Rank | #137,163 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #27 in Marine Biology (Books) #40 in Marine Life #108 in Drawing Specific Objects |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 176 Reviews |
P**N
Gorgeous
Beautiful book, so many great illustrations. Great quality.
S**R
beautifully illustrated
I ordered this book after it was mentioned a couple of times by other authors. Considering it was first published 120 years ago, it’s an amazing body of work. 100 plates of gorgeous illustrations. If you have any interest in science and/or art, you won’t be disappointed.
B**A
Beautiful!
Beautiful sketches! Inspiring!
A**A
Lovely Work
This book showcases Haeckel's work beautifully — a fascinating look at an absolute genius. The binding has held up well thus far, and the paper is by no means too thin or flimsy!
N**S
Beautiful Images!
As a fiber artist, I am always looking for interesting subjects. The images in this book are beautiful, and certainly spark imagination if that's what you're looking for. Even if you aren't, it is full of gorgeous drawings.
T**N
I recommend
This is a great book
@**S
great art reference book I look at it all the time
such a beautiful book
K**K
Beautiful calming book
Bought for my nature loving, artistic adult niece. She loves it and finds the pictures inspirational and calming
L**S
Zeker de moeite om te kopen
Prachtig boek
R**A
Great
As in the picture
R**S
As expected
As expected, this book has lots of Haeckel's draws, in high resolution.
S**T
Stunning full page illustrations
Bought as a source book for my daughter's sketching - so size and clarity of illustrations was critical. This book didn't disappoint - the range of illustrations is stunning, all full-page and beautifully reproduced.
A**R
wunderbar dargestellt
Tolle Formen und Inspirationen
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