Evolutionary Theory and Visual Culture: The Darwin Effect

by Jean M. Evans

Charles Darwin's theory of evolution bore a decisive influence on aesthetic thought that was nothing if not diverse. From biological models to European paintings, Darwinian theory offered art historians and artists a rich, evocative lens through which to view the world anew. This volume explores the effect of Darwinian theory on visual culture through analysis of popular graphics, scientific illustration, natural history diorama, as well as the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138015997
• ISBN13: 9781138015999
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 224 Pages