What Kunstformen der Nature by Ernst Haeckel meant for the history of science?

What Kunstformen der Nature by Ernst Haeckel meant for the history of science?

Ernst Haeckel’s “Kunstformen der Natur” (Art Forms of Nature) is a significant work in the history of science, particularly in the fields of biology and art. Published in 1904, the book is a collection of 100 lithographic plates depicting various organisms, from microscopic diatoms to complex invertebrates and vertebrates. One of the main contributions of …

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C. Schaufuss – Calwer’s Käferbuch, an amazing reference work from the early 1900s

C. Schaufuss – Calwer’s Käferbuch, an amazing reference work from the early 1900s

C. Schaufuss – Calwer’s Käferbuch is a book that focuses on the world of beetles, also known as Käfer in German. Written by entomologist Carl Schaufuss, the book was first published in 1885 and has since become a classic in the field of entomology. The more well know publications are from around 1916. The book …

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The Stories Behind Insect Lithographs Why These Artworks Are So Mesmerizing

The Stories Behind Insect Lithographs: Why These Artworks Are So Mesmerizing

Insects have fascinated people for centuries. The way they move and their intricate visual systems fascinate us. They are also known as the insects since we cannot keep them as pets. However, insect lithographs are not common but these are a type of artwork that has captured people’s attention due to the fact that they …

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