Saturday, February 21, 2015
Friday, February 20, 2015
Interactive: Judith Leyster - Dutch Artist, 1609 - 1660
This is a self-portrait done by Judith Leyster. She looks a fun person to know!
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Interactive: Mark Catesby and the Hog-nose Snake
This is a scientific illustration.
While Mark Catesby, the artist, wanted it to look very nice and interesting, he was focused on showing the plants and animals he painted exactly the way they looked.
Before cameras were invented, artists had the responsibility of showing people what things looked like in other parts of the world. Scientists depended on the accuracy of natural history illustrators.
While Mark Catesby, the artist, wanted it to look very nice and interesting, he was focused on showing the plants and animals he painted exactly the way they looked.
Before cameras were invented, artists had the responsibility of showing people what things looked like in other parts of the world. Scientists depended on the accuracy of natural history illustrators.
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
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