{"product_id":"bird-painting-the-eighteenth-century-by-christine-e-jackson-1994-antique-collectors-club-vintage-coffee-table-book","title":"Bird Painting - The Eighteenth Century by Christine E Jackson, 1994: Antique Collectors Club, Vintage Coffee Table Book","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA beautiful volume devoted to the art and history of eighteenth-century bird painting! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eBird Painting: The Eighteenth Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e by Christine E. Jackson was published in England by Antique Collectors’ Club Ltd. in 1994. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis is the second volume in Jackson’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eGreat Bird Paintings of the World\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e series. Jackson brings together her knowledge of both art and ornithology in this richly illustrated study, examining the work of important bird artists of the eighteenth century and the changing ways birds were depicted during this period. Artists discussed include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ePieter Casteels, Marmaduke Cradock, Willem Frederick van Royen, Tobias Stranover, Jakob Bogdani, and Abraham Bisschop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e. The book also explores the symbolism found in bird paintings as well as observations of bird behavior. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe eighteenth century was an important period in the development of bird art. As naturalists increasingly relied on observation and evidence, traditional myths and conventions gave way to greater attention to the natural world. The discovery of exotic birds from newly explored regions, including North America, India, and Australia, also expanded the subject matter available to artists. Jackson discusses the growing popularity of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ewatercolor as a medium for depicting birds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, making this an especially interesting book for anyone interested in the intersection of art, natural history, and ornithology. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe 8.75 x 11” hardcover book with dust jacket contains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e143 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e and is extensively illustrated with both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ecolor and black-and-white illustrations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e. It also includes an index. It is in excellent vintage condition with dust jacket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1879 Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49051547369727,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/7023\/5903\/files\/0F967045-C98D-47D4-96EE-A5B789B54595.jpg?v=1787189396","url":"https:\/\/1879books.com\/products\/bird-painting-the-eighteenth-century-by-christine-e-jackson-1994-antique-collectors-club-vintage-coffee-table-book","provider":"1879 Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}