Ernst Haeckel's Art Forms in Nature: A Visual Masterpiece of the Natural World

Ernst Haeckel, Adolf Glitsch, Ernst Haeckel

Book cover for Ernst Haeckel's Art Forms in Nature: A Visual Masterpiece of the Natural World
Book cover for Ernst Haeckel's Art Forms in Nature: A Visual Masterpiece of the Natural World
Book cover for Ernst Haeckel's Art Forms in Nature: A Visual Masterpiece of the Natural World
Book cover for Ernst Haeckel's Art Forms in Nature: A Visual Masterpiece of the Natural World

Ernst Haeckel's Art Forms in Nature: A Visual Masterpiece of the Natural World

Ernst Haeckel's Art Forms in Nature: A Visual Masterpiece of the Natural World

Ernst Haeckel, Adolf Glitsch, Ernst Haeckel

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In a beautiful celebration of the natural world, Ernst Haeckel's Art Forms in Nature is a masterful union of science and art. This volume is comprised of 100 illustrated plates, featuring stunning watercolour paintings and pencil sketches.


First published in 1904, under the German title Kunstformen der Natur, this unique collection of plates holds a lasting influence in both the art and science worlds. Ernst Haeckel's detailed illustrations serve as a visual encyclopaedia for his pioneering research and anatomical discoveries. Working in both pencil and watercolour paint, he preserved the complex forms, patterns, and structures of the organisms he discovered. Featuring intricate depictions of various land and sea life, this volume serves a scientific purpose while boasting exceptional aesthetic beauty.

As a proud addition to the Art Meets Science collection, Read & Co. Books has faithfully reproduced Haeckel's innovative work. Taking care to conserve the original detail, shapes, and colours as they were printed on initial publication, this beautiful volume recaptures the magic of Art Forms in Nature for a new generation to enjoy.

Critical Reviews

"Haeckel's splendid monograph, the flinty shells of which are amongst the finest artistic treasures of nature."-Wilhelm Bölsche, 1906


"Haeckel, the naturalist; Haeckel, the great apostle of Darwin."- Richard C. Schiedt, 1920

Publishing Information

Publisher: Art Meets Science
Pub date: 2023-06-01
Length: 142 pages

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