Conchophilia: Shells, Art, and Curiosity in Early Modern Europe

by Anne Goldgar, Claudia Swan, Hanneke Grootenboer, et al.

Book Overview

A captivating historical look at the cultural and artistic significance of shells in early modern Europe Among nature's most artful creations, shells have long inspired the curiosity and passion of artisans, artists, collectors, and thinkers. Conchophilia delves into the intimate relationship between shells and people, offering an unprecedented account of the early modern era, when the influx of exotic shells to Europe fueled their study and representation...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691248591
• ISBN13: 9780691248592
• Release Date: May 2023
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 9.9" x 7.4"