Visions of Nature: The Art And Science of Ernst Haeckel [Hardcover]

Olaf Breidbach (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 30, 2006 | ISBN-10: 3791336649 | ISBN-13: 978-3791336640

A famous biologist and scientist, Haeckel was also enormously influential in the art world, particularly the Art Nouveau and Surrealist movements, and his elaborate and mesmerising illustrations are the subject of continued interest by artists and designers. From his minutely detailed renderings of radiolarians and his vivid depictions of embryonic development to his softly colored landscapes of the Italian countryside, these vibrant reproductions of Haeckel's art works demonstrate a profound appreciation for nature's intrinsic design that will continue to inspire artists for generations to come. This volume also features numerous never before published works. One of the foremost scholars on Haeckel's work explores in this book his revolutionary and often contentious theories on evolution, as well as his contributions as a scientist and explorer. Haeckel's influence on modern art and culture is also highlighted in the introduction. Fusing scientific thought with philosophy and molecular structure with design, this richly illustrated profile of a revolutionary thinker and brilliant artist will delight Haeckel's ever-growing audience.

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About the Author

Olaf Breidbach is a biologist, art historian and head of the Ernst Haeckel Haus in Jena, Germany. He is the author of Art Forms in Nature: The Prints of Ernst Haeckel and Art Forms from the Ocean (both by Prestel).

Product Details

• Hardcover: 299 pages
• Publisher: Prestel Pub (October 30, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3791336649
• ISBN-13: 978-3791336640
• Product Dimensions: 14 x 9.8 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.8 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,137,580 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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