Rosamond Purcell , Linnea Hall , Rene Corado ,
Egg & Nest
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674031722
- author:
- Rosamond Purcell , Linnea Hall , Rene Corado ,
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Harvard University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 183
- Dimensions:
- 26.7 x 2.8 x 25.7 cm
- Genre:
- Science & Nature, Biological Sciences, Animal
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The intricate beauty of bird eggs and nests is revealed in this captivating collection of photographs. Rosamond Purcell's stunning images showcase the unique characteristics of each specimen, from the dusky blue egg of an emu to the resourceful rock dove's nest made from scrap metal and spent fireworks. Alongside these remarkable photographs, Linnea Hall and René Corado provide a comprehensive history of egg collecting, exploring the scientific value of eggs and nests in understanding and conserving birds in the wild. This unique combination of art and science offers a fascinating insight into the natural world. The objects featured in Egg & Nest are not only specimens of natural history but also remarkable works of art. The photographs convey the infinitesimal yet momentous happenstance that has shaped the evolution of eggs and nests, inviting the viewer to appreciate their beauty and significance.
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