eBook - ePub
Maria Sibylla Merian's Metamorphosis
One Woman's Discovery of the Transformation of Butterflies and Insects
- 112 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
Maria Sibylla Merian's Metamorphosis
One Woman's Discovery of the Transformation of Butterflies and Insects
About this book
<p><strong>Discover the trailblazing work of artist naturalist Maria Sibylla Merian in this beautifully illustrated volume on the life cycle of butterflies and moths.</strong></p>
<p>Maria Sibylla Merian is one of the greatest entomologists of the seventeenth century. Her work documenting the life cycle and transformation of insects yielded a wealth of groundbreaking discoveries, captured vividly in beautiful illustrations.</p>
<p>Originally published in 1705, <em>Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensis</em> documents Merian's research expedition to Suriname in 1699. Over the period of two years, the German naturalist observed many South American butterflies and moths, meticulously recording her findings in a series of 60 stunning full-plate illustrations. Her groundbreaking entomological observations, coupled with her unique artworks, emphasise her invaluable role as a pioneering woman in science.</p>
<p>Merian's work transcends the boundaries between art and science, embodying the brilliant intersection where the two disciplines collide. This facsimile edition from Art Meets Science is a testament to her enduring legacy, showcasing the brilliant outcome of her discoveries whilst celebrating her work as a mainstay of the arts and sciences.</p>
<p>Maria Sibylla Merian is one of the greatest entomologists of the seventeenth century. Her work documenting the life cycle and transformation of insects yielded a wealth of groundbreaking discoveries, captured vividly in beautiful illustrations.</p>
<p>Originally published in 1705, <em>Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensis</em> documents Merian's research expedition to Suriname in 1699. Over the period of two years, the German naturalist observed many South American butterflies and moths, meticulously recording her findings in a series of 60 stunning full-plate illustrations. Her groundbreaking entomological observations, coupled with her unique artworks, emphasise her invaluable role as a pioneering woman in science.</p>
<p>Merian's work transcends the boundaries between art and science, embodying the brilliant intersection where the two disciplines collide. This facsimile edition from Art Meets Science is a testament to her enduring legacy, showcasing the brilliant outcome of her discoveries whilst celebrating her work as a mainstay of the arts and sciences.</p>
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Table of contents
- Maria Merian’s Metamorphosis
- Maria Sibylla Merian
- The Metamorphoses of Insects
- To the Reader
- The Future of Women in Science
- Sources and Further Reading
- More from Arts Meets Science