{"product_id":"the-art-and-science-of-ernst-haeckel-xxl-edition","title":"The Art and Science of Ernst Haeckel XXL Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhere science meets art. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Art and Science of Ernst Haeckel\u003c\/strong\u003e is a spectacular XXL Taschen volume celebrating the 19th-century German biologist, naturalist, and artist whose intricate illustrations turned the natural world into mesmerizing works of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdited by Julia Voss and Rainer Willmann, this monumental collection brings together 450 of Haeckel’s finest prints, drawn from his most important publications including \u003cem\u003eKunstformen der Natur\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eDie Radiolarien\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMonographie der Medusen\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eDie Kalkschwämme\u003c\/em\u003e. From delicate jellyfish and microscopic radiolarians to sponges, corals, and orchids, each plate reveals the remarkable geometry, symmetry, and pattern found throughout nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaeckel spent his life documenting flora and fauna, combining scientific rigour with an unmistakable artistic sensibility. His drawings helped visualize concepts of evolution and went on to influence generations of artists, designers, and architects. At more than 15 inches tall and over 15 pounds, the XXL format lets that detail breathe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taschen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ernst Haeckel, edited by Julia Voss and Rainer Willmann\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e XXL hardcover, 704 pages, 11.2 x 15.6 in., approx. 15.7 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e 450 prints of jellyfish, radiolarians, sponges, corals, orchids and other organisms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural history, scientific illustration, botanical and marine art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coffee table styling, design libraries, natural history collections, collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStyling Suggestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaeckel’s palette — coral, sea blue, cream — makes this a natural fit for coastal and organic-modern interiors. Lay it flat as a stack base on a coffee table, or open it on a stand to a jellyfish plate and treat the spread as rotating art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Perfect Gift\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unforgettable gift for lovers of art, natural history, botanical illustration, marine life, biology, and nature-inspired design. Ideal for graduations, retirements, milestone birthdays, and holiday gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho was Ernst Haeckel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eErnst Haeckel (1834–1919) was a German biologist, naturalist, physician, and artist who discovered and named thousands of species and whose illustrations shaped both scientific understanding and Art Nouveau design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere do the illustrations come from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 450 prints are drawn from Haeckel’s major publications, including \u003cem\u003eKunstformen der Natur\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eDie Radiolarien\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMonographie der Medusen\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eDie Kalkschwämme\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this an art book or a science book?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenuinely both. The plates are scientific records and design objects at the same time, which is exactly why the book sits as comfortably in a design library as a natural history collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size is this book?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn XXL hardcover measuring 11.2 x 15.6 inches and weighing about 15.7 pounds. Multilingual edition in English, French, and German. ISBN 978-3-8365-2646-3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Shop Mood by DMJ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMood by DMJ is Lafayette, Louisiana’s destination for elevated home, art, and lifestyle objects. Our curated Taschen library is selected for its design integrity, craftsmanship, and timeless appeal. 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