Writing from the perspective of an art historian, Jane P. Davidson traces the history of paleontology illustration from the 15th century to the present. She combines discussions of these images as works of representative art with assessments of the artists. The book covers depictions of fossils, restorations of plants and animals, and ecological restorations in painting, drawing, sculpture, and in display restorations such as dioramas. Although the main subject of the book is scientific illustration, it also delves into "popular" illustrations such as those found in children's textbooks, popular introductions to paleontology and geology, museum and other public displays, and film. Both a history of science and a history of representation, this is a fascinating exploration of the interactions between art and science.
- ISBN10 0253351758
- ISBN13 9780253351753
- Publish Date 14 July 2008
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 28 March 2021
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Indiana University Press
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 240
- Language English