Insect Intelligence: An illustrated study of insect art and design for the real world - Softcover

Clay, R

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1964003083 ISBN 13: 9781964003085

Verlag: Decatur Dixon Press, 2024

Inhaltsangabe

Insect Intelligence: A study of insect art and design for the real world is a 21st century speculative adaptation of Insect Manufacture, originally published in 1847 by R. Clay, Printer, London. This new edition contains original drawings and text as well as updated writing, images, and organization. The 1847 version was by written by an unknown scholar for the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge.

The book is a comprehensive guide to the various products and materials that can be obtained from insect artists and designers and considers how we may draw upon their knowledge to improve our lives today. It covers a wide range of topics, including the use of silk and other fibers, the production of honey and wax, and the manufacture of dyes and medicines and more. Overall, Insect Intelligence is a fascinating and informative book that provides a unique insight into the world of insect-based products. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of technology and the natural world, or for those who would like to include a study of the natural world as inspiration for contemporary art and design. As we move into the Anthropocene, we need to work together to make our world habitable for all.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Decatur Dixon Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1964003083
• ISBN 13: 9781964003085
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Zeichner: Crowder Lula
• Anzahl der Seiten: 132
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