The Breathless Zoo

Taxidermy and the Cultures of Longing

Autori

• Rachel Poliquin

Parametri

• 272 pagine
• 10 ore di lettura

• Animali
• Manuali e guide
• Natura, animali
• Saggistica
• Storia

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Exploring the intersection of art and science, this book delves into the cultural significance of taxidermy, tracing its evolution from sixteenth-century cabinets of wonders to modern interpretations in animal art. It offers a poetic analysis that highlights the aesthetic and ethical dimensions of preserving animal forms, examining how taxidermy reflects societal values and artistic expression throughout history.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2013

(In brossura)