Product Name: Ulysse Aldrovandi - soldes 9781789147179
Book Title：Ulisse Aldrovandi Format：Hardback Language：English Author：Peter Mason ISBN：9781789147179

Ulisse Aldrovandi

Naturalist and Collector
Author(s): Peter Mason
Format: Hardback
Publisher: Reaktion Books, United Kingdom
Imprint: Reaktion Books
ISBN-13: 9781789147179, 978-1789147179

Synopsis

The Bolognese naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi was a prolific writer, polymath and prodigious collector who amassed the largest collection of naturalia in sixteenth-century Europe, as well as soldes hundreds of coloured drawings detailing them. Many of these drawings found their way into his illustrated publications, most of which were published posthumously.
This book provides a concise yet comprehensive portrait of Aldrovandi, paying particular attention to two aspects: the role that the newly discovered continent of America played in his research interests, and his study of abnormalities of physiological development in organisms. Peter Mason gives insight into Aldrovandis fascinating life, his early work on antiquities, his natural history and other collecting activities, his network of correspondents and patrons, and the influence and legacy of his collection and publications.

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