Roberta J M Olson
Audubon as Artist: A New Look at the Birds of America
Audubon as Artist: A New Look at the Birds of America
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John James Audubon (1785–1851) is widely regarded as America's first exceptional watercolourist and artist. Roberta J. M. Olson's book explores his artistic journey, intertwining his life with the drama of his works. It reveals how he studied past and contemporary artists to forge innovative, exemplary works of fine art, accurately representing all avian species life-size. Beautifully illustrated, Audobon as Artist chronicles how Audubon infused ornithological illustration with a sense of exhilaration, transforming conventional formulas into awe-inspiring masterpieces.
Format: Hardback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 01 March 2024
Publisher: Reaktion Books
John James Audubon (1785–1851), a renowned artist, naturalist, and the creator of the iconic The Birds of America, holds a revered status as the pioneering watercolourist of the Americas. This captivating book delves into the intricate tapestry of Audubon's artistic journey, intricately intertwined with the dramatic chapters of his life. It unveils the profound influence he wielded as he delved into the study of both past and contemporary artists, forging entirely novel and exceptional works of fine art. Roberta J. M. Olson embarks on a captivating exploration of the controversies surrounding this legendary figure, who, for the first time in history, achieved the remarkable feat of accurately representing all avian species in life-size detail. Beautifully illustrated, Audobon as Artist chronicles how Audubon infused ornithological illustration with a sense of exhilaration, breathing new life into once-conventional formulas and transforming them into awe-inspiring masterpieces.
John James Audubon, a renowned artist, naturalist, and the visionary behind The Birds of America, is widely celebrated as the pioneering watercolourist of the Americas. This captivating book delves into the intricate tapestry of Audubon's artistic journey, intricately intertwined with the dramatic chapters of his life. It unveils the profound influence he wielded as he delved into the study of both past and contemporary artists, forging entirely novel and exceptional works of fine art. Roberta J. M. Olson embarks on a captivating exploration of the controversies surrounding this legendary figure, who, for the first time in history, achieved the remarkable feat of accurately representing all avian species in life-size detail. Beautifully illustrated, Audobon as Artist chronicles how Audubon infused ornithological illustration with a sense of exhilaration, breathing new life into once-conventional formulas and transforming them into awe-inspiring masterpieces.
Dimension: 250 x 190 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789148381
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