The Breathless Zoo

Taxidermy and the Cultures of Longing

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• Rachel Poliquin

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• 272 Seiten
• 10 Lesestunden

• Geschichte
• Handbücher und Anleitungen
• Natur, Tiere
• Sachliteratur
• Tiere

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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.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2013
• Einband: Paperback