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Conchophilia - Shells, Art, and Curiosity in Early Modern Europe (Paperback) Loot Price: R879
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Conchophilia - Shells, Art, and Curiosity in Early Modern Europe (Paperback): Marisa Anne Bass, Anne Goldgar, Hanneke...

Conchophilia - Shells, Art, and Curiosity in Early Modern Europe (Paperback)

Marisa Anne Bass, Anne Goldgar, Hanneke Grootenboer, Claudia Swan; Contributions by Stephanie S Dickey, Anna Grasskamp, Roisin Watson

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A captivating historical look at the cultural and artistic significance of shells in early modern Europe Among nature's most artful creations, shells have long inspired the curiosity and passion of artisans, artists, collectors, and thinkers. Conchophilia delves into the intimate relationship between shells and people, offering an unprecedented account of the early modern era, when the influx of exotic shells to Europe fueled their study and representation as never before. From elaborate nautilus cups and shell-encrusted grottoes to delicate miniatures, this richly illustrated book reveals how the love of shells intersected not only with the rise of natural history and global trade but also with philosophical inquiry, issues of race and gender, and the ascent of art-historical connoisseurship. Shells circulated at the nexus of commerce and intellectual pursuit, suggesting new ways of thinking about relationships between Europe and the rest of the world. The authors focus on northern Europe, where the interest and trade in shells had its greatest impact on the visual arts. They consider how shells were perceived as exotic objects, the role of shells in courtly collections, their place in still-life tableaus, and the connections between their forms and those of the human body. They examine how artists gilded, carved, etched, and inked shells to evoke the permeable boundary between art and nature. These interactions with shells shaped the ways that early modern individuals perceived their relation to the natural world, and their endeavors in art and the acquisition of knowledge. Spanning painting and print to architecture and the decorative arts, Conchophilia uncovers the fascinating ways that shells were circulated, depicted, collected, and valued during a time of remarkable global change.

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Imprint: Princeton University Press
Country of origin: United States
Release date: May 2023
Authors: Marisa Anne Bass • Anne Goldgar • Hanneke Grootenboer • Claudia Swan
Contributors: Stephanie S Dickey • Anna Grasskamp • Roisin Watson
Dimensions: 254 x 191mm (L x W)
Format: Paperback - Trade
Pages: 224
ISBN-13: 978-0-691-24859-2
Categories: Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > General
Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > History of science
Books > Humanities > History > World history > 1750 to 1900
Books > Humanities > History > European history > General
Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Wild animals > Aquatic creatures > General
Books > History > European history > General
Books > History > World history > 1750 to 1900
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LSN: 0-691-24859-1
Barcode: 9780691248592

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