The Insect and the Image : Visualizing Nature in Early Modern Europe, 1500-1700 /

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Once considered marginal members of the animal world (at best) or vile and offensive creatures (at worst), insects saw a remarkable uptick in their status during the early Renaissance. This quickened interest was primarily manifested in visual images--in illuminated manuscripts, still life paintings...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Neri, Janice
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Minneapolis : University of Minnesota Press, 2011.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Malerei
Insekten > Motiv
Druckgrafik
Insects in art.
Art, European > Themes, motives.
ART > History > Renaissance.
ART > Subjects & Themes > Plants & Animals.
Art europeen > Themes, motifs.
Insectes dans l'art.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo

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