Anna Atkins’ Cyanotypes: Botanical Sun Photographs
Anna Atkins’ cyanotypes artfully blend the worlds of botany and photography. Creating a collection of Prussian blue impressions that would…
6 Books on Colour Theory: For Artists and Designers
Colour is a fundamental element in art and design, having the power to profoundly shape emotions, perceptions, and aesthetics. Founded…
Art Forms in Nature: Ernst Haeckel’s Biological Illustrations
In a beautiful celebration of the natural world, Ernst Haeckel’s biological illustrations are a masterful union of science and art.…
Emily Noyes Vanderpoel: Pioneer of Colour
Colour theory underpins all creative understanding. Having been evolved and enriched by the contributions of notable scholars and pioneering publications,…
Werner’s Nomenclature of Colours: Nature’s Colour Book
In the eighteenth century, a German geologist established a colour classification system that would change our understanding of the visual…
Euclid’s Elements: Oliver Byrne’s Geometric Masterpiece
Despite being printed over a century ago, Oliver Byrne’s stunning edition of Euclid’s Elements continues to be one of the most beautiful…
The Artwork of Maria Sibylla Merian: The Woman Who Painted Butterflies
Maria Merian is one of the most influential artist-naturalists of the eighteenth century.
Henry Gray’s Anatomy: The Science and Art of Anatomical Publishing
Henry Gray’s Anatomy is a brilliant example of anatomical publishing, changing the face of science and art when it was first published in 1858
Where Art Meets Science: Exploring a Visual Record of the Natural World
From our ancient ancestors charting the movements of the heavens to the earliest explorers circumnavigating the globe, detailed records have been created to document discoveries and observations, producing exquisite annals that showcase the beauty of where art meets science.