The theater of nature, or, Curiosity filled the cabinet
Date
2002
Authors
Lorenz, Angela
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Publisher
[Bologna, Italy] : [Novelties of Purpose, a division of Angela Lorenz Artists Books]
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Description
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (some color) ; 18 cm
Artist's statement: "This work was inspired by the remnants of the most famous and extensive collection of artifacts, mostly natural, in 16th c. Europe. They were amassed by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605), the first professor of natural history ever appointed in Italy, at the University of Bologna."
Trade edition.
Call number: SPL N7433.4.L67 T44 2002
Keywords
Aldrovandi, Ulisse, 1522-1605?, Museums in art, Science, Renaissance, Toy and movable books, Artists' books -- Italy