Bass, Marisa Anne
(ed.) (...)
Editorial: Princeton University Press
Número de páginas: 224 págs.
Fecha de edición: 16-05-2023
EAN: 9780691248592
ISBN: 978-0-691-24859-2
Precio (sin IVA): 46,80 €
Precio (IVA incluído): 48,67 €
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.