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Work InformationCabinets of Wonder af Christine Davenne
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Bliv medlem af LibraryThing for at finde ud af, om du vil kunne lide denne bog. Der er ingen diskussionstråde på Snak om denne bog. Perfection. ( ) As a book designer, I can't help being annoyed by some of the design of this book, the abrupt contents and layout for one, but the cover and photography is wonderful and the writing interesting. The heavy emphasis on French collectors is a bit unbalanced and I have to wonder at the omission of certain collectors like Axel Vervoordt. I especially liked the reference to Walter Benjamin's article "Unpacking My Library." The history of curiosity cabinets that focused on science, botany, marine life or often a mixture of all things exotic and strange. Many of the cabinets are actually rooms or even whole homes, and the age ranges from collections that are more than 300 hundred years old to a few that are currently being built or artists that make pieces that harken to the days of curiosity collections. To be honest, the sight of many of the collections is pretty gross: embalmed bodies clearly had their admirers. I much prefer the seashells and sculptures. ingen anmeldelser | tilføj en anmeldelse
Skulls, butterflies, hunting trophies, ancient Egyptian artifacts, the alleged skeletons of mythological creatures, and many other mysterious oddities fill cabinets of wonder. A centuries-old tradition developed in Europe during the Renaissance, cabinets of wonder (also known as curiosity cabinets) are once again in fashion. Shops, restaurants, and private residences echo these cabinets in their interior design, by making use of the eclectic vintage objects commonly featured in such collections. Cabinets of Wonder showcases exceptional collections in homes and museums, with more than 180 photographs, while also explaining the history behind the tradition, the best-known collections, and the types of objects typically displayed. Offering both a historical overview and a look into contemporary interior design, this extravagantly illustrated book celebrates the wonderfully odd world of cabinets of wonder. No library descriptions found. |
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