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All knowledge, the cosmos arranged on shelves, in cupboards, or hanging from the ceiling, 'infinite riches in a little room' - such were the cabinets of curiosities of the 17th century.
This survey, now available in a compact edition, traces the amazing history of cabinets of curiosities, from their first appearance in the inventories and engravings commissioned by Renaissance nobles such as the Medici or the Hapsburgs, via those of the Dane Ole Wurm and the Italian polymath Athanasius Kircher, to the serious 17th- and 18th-century scientists Elias Ashmole and Levinas Vincent.
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Patrick Mauriès’ Cabinets of Curiosities is praised for its captivating exploration of the historical chaos and splendour found within these collections. The book's dizzying beauty lies not only in its fascinating narrative but also in its breathtaking illustrations, some of which offer surprising reveals. Critics describe it as one of the most beautiful art books, combining elements of the delightful and disturbing.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780500022887
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 18 July 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 188.0mm
Height: 255.0mm
Weight: 1250g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Patrick Mauriès is a writer and publisher of many notable titles on fashion and design, including Jewelry by Chanel, A Cabinet of Rarities, The World According to Karl and Fashion Quotes to name a few, all published by Thames & Hudson.
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