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Ulisse Aldrovandi: Naturalist and Collector

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The Bolognese naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi was a prolific writer, polymath and prodigious collector who amassed the largest collection of naturalia in sixteenth-century Europe, as well as hundreds of coloured drawings detailing them. Many of these drawings found their way into his illustrated publications, most of which were published posthumously. This book provides a concise yet comprehensive portrait of Aldrovandi, paying particular attention to two aspects: the role that the newly discovered continent of America played ...

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Ulisse Aldrovandi: Naturalist and Collector 2023, Reaktion Books, London

ISBN-13: 9781789147179

Hardcover