The Art of Biodiversity is an illuminating exploration of the golden age of natural history and botanical illustration, celebrating the artists, naturalists, collectors and publishers who shaped our modern scientific understanding. Spanning two centuries, it reveals how meticulous art captured animals and plants before photography, documenting millions of species and uncovering evolution’s vistas. Featuring hundreds of full-page illustrations, insightful commentary and profiles of extraordinary figures – from explorers to colourists – this richly illustrated book showcases the remarkable collaboration between art and science, offering a visually stunning journey into the past while connecting to today’s global archive of biodiversity knowledge.
| ISBN | 9781419777257 |
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| Format | Hardback |
| Number of Pages | 400 |
| Published | 15/04/2026 |
| Publisher | ABRAMS |
| Dimensions | 16 × 24 cm |
