The Art and Science of Ernst Haeckel XXL Edition
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Jellyfish, radiolarians, and corals drawn with such precision they read as pure design.
The Art and Science of Ernst Haeckel is Taschen's XXL collection of work by the 19th century German biologist, naturalist, and artist whose drawings turned the natural world into pattern and ornament. Edited by Julia Voss and Rainer Willmann, it reproduces 450 prints from Haeckel's most important publications, including Kunstformen der Natur (Art Forms in Nature), Die Radiolarien, Monographie der Medusen, and Die Kalkschwämme.
Page after page, delicate jellyfish, microscopic radiolarians, sponges, corals, and other organisms reveal a surprising geometry and symmetry. Haeckel's plates helped popularize evolutionary ideas and went on to influence Art Nouveau designers, architects, and artists, and the accompanying texts explain both his science and his lasting visual legacy. At 11.2 by 15.6 inches, the XXL format gives every tentacle and filament room to breathe.
Book Details
- Artist: Ernst Haeckel
- Editors: Julia Voss and Rainer Willmann
- Publisher: Taschen
- Published: 2017
- Format: XXL hardcover, 704 pages
- Size: 11.2 x 15.6 in., approx. 15.7 lbs
- Subjects: Natural history, scientific illustration, marine biology, Art Forms in Nature
- Language: English, French, German
- ISBN: 9783836526463
Styling Suggestions
- Open it on a bookstand in a study or library and turn to a new plate each season, like a rotating print
- Use it as the base of a coffee table arrangement topped with a piece of coral, a shell, or a glass cloche
- Pair it with botanical prints and natural linen in a soft coastal room where its coral and blue tones feel at home
The Perfect Gift
An unforgettable gift for scientists, doctors, gardeners, designers, and lovers of natural history. It is a grand choice for a graduation, a retirement, or any milestone that calls for something truly special.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many prints are in The Art and Science of Ernst Haeckel?
The XXL edition reproduces 450 prints drawn from Haeckel's major works, including Kunstformen der Natur, Die Radiolarien, Monographie der Medusen, and Die Kalkschwämme.
How large is the Ernst Haeckel XXL book?
It is a 704-page hardcover measuring 11.2 by 15.6 inches and weighing about 15.7 pounds.
Is the Ernst Haeckel XXL sold in Lafayette?
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