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Ulisse Aldrovandi

Naturalist and Collector
By Peter Mason
Series: Renaissance Lives
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In Ulisse Aldrovandi, Peter Mason explores the life and work of the renowned Renaissance naturalist, Ulisse Aldrovandi, who played a crucial role in the development of natural history. The biography delves into Aldrovandi's extensive collections and pioneering research, showcasing his contributions to the scientific and cultural landscapes of his time. Readers are given a fascinating glimpse into the world of early modern science and the meticulous efforts of a passionate scholar.
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Ulisse Aldrovandi

A vivid portrait of 16th-century Bolognese naturalist, writer, polymath and collector Ulisse Aldrovandi.

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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 hundreds of coloured drawings detailing them.

Many of these drawings found their way into his illustrated publications, most of which were published posthumously. Ulisse Aldrovandi 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 Aldrovandi's 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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Ulisse Aldrovandi by Peter Mason offers English readers a comprehensive and engaging account of the life and work of the sixteenth-century naturalist and collector, Ulisse Aldrovandi. The book is praised for its insightful research and vivid illustrations, providing a rich source of information about Aldrovandi's contributions to natural history and scientific collecting. Described as both accessible and essential for scholars of early modern science, it successfully captures Aldrovandi's extensive network, practices, and influence.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789147179

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Reaktion Books

Illustration: 68 illustrations, 27 in colour

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 240

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Biography & Memoir Non-Fiction Peter Mason Series: Renaissance Lives

About the Author

Peter Mason is the author of several books, including The Modernists that Rome Made: Turner and Other Foreign Painters in Rome, XVI-XIX Century. He lives in Rome.

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