{"title":". Brafman","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe works by \u003cstrong\u003e. Brafman\u003c\/strong\u003e invite readers into a vivid exploration of natural beauty through art. With titles such as \u003cem\u003eInsects and Flowers – The Art of Maria Sibylla Merian\u003c\/em\u003e, these books delve into the intricate relationship between the natural world and artistic expression, offering rich visual and historical insights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for those fascinated by \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, this collection reflects a deep appreciation for detailed craftsmanship and the celebration of nature’s elegance. Readers will find inspiration in the harmony of scientific observation and creative interpretation that defines . Brafman’s work.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"insects-and-flowers-the-art-of-maria-sibylla-merian-by-brafman-9780892369294","title":"Insects and Flowers – The Art of Maria Sibylla Merian","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist and scientist Maria Sibylla Merian (1647–1717) was born in Frankfurt, Germany, into a middle-class family of publishers and artists. With her meticulous depictions of insect metamorphosis, she raised the standards of natural history illustration and helped give birth to the field of entomology. At the age of fifty-two, Merian travelled with her younger daughter to Suriname, a Dutch territory in South America, to paint its exotic flora and fauna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany of the drawings produced by Merian in the South American jungle were later published as hand-coloured engravings in her book \u003cem\u003eMetamorphosis of the Insects of Suriname\u003c\/em\u003e (1705), which brought her widespread fame. A copy of the second edition is held in the collections of the Research Library at the Getty Research Institute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInsects and Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e, a delightful gift book that reproduces vivid colour details of sixteen plates from the Getty's copy, is a vibrant encapsulation of Merian's book and features an engaging essay on Merian's life and work as well as an insect and plant identification guide. An exhibition of Merian's work will be on view at the J. Paul Getty Museum from June 10 through August 31, 2008.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47470867349740,"sku":"9780892369294","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780892369294-insects-and-flowers-the-art-of-maria-sibylla-merian.jpg?v=1775229429"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/brafman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}