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Batchelor, Tim

 
9781849768733: Birds in Art
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ISBN 10: 1849768730 ISBN 13: 9781849768733
Editorial: Tate Publishing, 2024

Sinopsis

The natural beauty and diversity of birds have fascinated us for centuries. Since their first appearance in the art of ancient Egypt, birds have proved to be a popular and enduring subject for artists who have sought to capture the majesty of these wondrous creatures. Bringing together a collection of artworks depicting birds from the Renaissance to the present, this book reveals how and why birds continue to captivate. Showcasing the forms, movement and colour of a variety of species, and exploring cultural symbolism as well as concerns around climate change and biodiversity loss, it is not only a delightful visual journey but also a pertinent reminder of our impact on the natural world.

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Tim Batchelor is an Assistant Curator at Tate Britain. When he is not in galleries and museums looking at paintings he can be found in the forests, marshes and reedbeds of Essex and Suffolk searching for birds.

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A captivating visual exploration of birds and the natural world as seen through the eyes of artists across the globe and throughout history.

The natural beauty and diversity of birds have fascinated us for centuries. Since their first appearance in art in medieval manuscripts, birds have proved to be a popular and enduring subject for artists who have sought to capture the delicacy and majesty of these wondrous creatures.

This beautiful book brings together a collection of artworks depicting birds from the Renaissance to the present. Showcasing in range of media the forms, movement and colour of a variety of species, and imbued with symbolism, these works reveal how and why birds continue to captivate. Accompanied by insightful texts which highlight interesting facts and tap into concerns around climate change and biodiversity, this book is not only a delightful visual journey through the portrayal of birds in art, but also a pertinent reminder of our impact on the natural world.

Tim Batchelor is Assistant Curator at Tate Britain.

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Editorial
Tate Publishing
Año de publicación
2024
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
1849768730
ISBN 13 
9781849768733
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Tapa dura
Número de edición
1
Número de páginas
144
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