Cabinets of Curiosities

Name: Cabinets of Curiosities
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9780500022887
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By Patrick Mauriès

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Cabinets of Curiosities by Patrick Mauriès explores the rich history and evolution of collecting odd and rare objects, known as Wunderkammern. This book delves into the origins of these collections, showcasing the way early collectors displayed their fascination with art, science, and the exotic, paving the way for modern museums. Richly illustrated, it offers a visual and intellectual journey into the world of the marvellous and the arcane.
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If you're fascinated by the rich history and intricate beauty of collecting rare and unusual objects, this book may appeal to you. It delves into the world of collectors and their eccentric collections, offering a visual feast of art, science, and wonder.

Cabinets of Curiosities

"Mauriès' tour of strange objects is entertaining and fascinating." -- Antiques And The Arts Weekly

'Weird and wonderful ... like a catalogue for the repository of the most freakish flights of scientific imagination' The Times

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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

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Arts & Culture Home & Garden Non-Fiction Patrick Mauriès

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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