Nature in Art: A Celebration of 300 Years of Wildlife Paintings [Hardcover]

David Trapnell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1992

Recognizing a growing interest in the portrayal of nature in art, especially in the light of the increasing numbers of rare and endangered species, The Society for Wildlife Art of the Nations (SWAN) was set up to fill what was seen as a gap in international art collections. Its comprehensive aim was to create a world-class collection of works by major wildlife artists, incorporating work from any nation and any historical period, in any medium and of any wild living thing. A selection of SWAN's finest pieces of work is featured in this book. The text sets out to put wildlife art into context through the centuries and discusses its role - and that of SWAN - as the 20th century draws to a close.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

This lavish feast for the eyes contains 139 illustrations, 110 in color, showcasing highlights from the collection of the International Centre for Wildlife Art, which opened in Gloucestershire, England, in 1988. Founder Trapnell here organizes the material by medium (watercolors, oils and pastels, prints and batik) and provides a brief introduction to each section. He profiles the artists--among them Thomas Bewick, Edward Lear, Robert Bateman and Margaret Mee--and analyzes each painting. Birds predominate in this elegantly produced volume, which also includes stunning reproductions of mammals, flowers, marine scenes and seascapes.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: David & Charles (April 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0715393332
• ISBN-13: 978-0715393338
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,402,091 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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