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Conchophilia : Shells, Art, and Curiosity in Early Modern Europe by Marisa Anne Bass; Anne Goldgar; Hanneke Grootenboer; Claudia Swan; Stephanie S. Dickey; Anna Grasskamp; Róisín Watson is a art available to read on EtoBox.
What is Conchophilia : Shells, Art, and Curiosity in Early Modern Europe about?
A captivating historical look at the cultural and artistic significance of shells in early modern Europe Among nature’s most artful creations, shells have long inspired the curiosity and passion of artisans, artists, collectors, and thinkers. Conchophilia delves into the intimate relationship between shells and people, offering an unprecedented account of the early modern era, when the influx of exotic shells to Europe fueled their study and representation as never before. From elaborate nautilu
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- Author
- Marisa Anne Bass; Anne Goldgar; Hanneke Grootenboer; Claudia Swan; Stephanie S. Dickey; Anna Grasskamp; Róisín Watson
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Published
- 2021
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780691220246
- Category
- art
- Subjects
- History, Nature, Science
- Updated
- 2026-03-25
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