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Butterfly : exploring the world of Lepidoptera /

Butterflies have enchanted people for thousands of years, capturing human imagination for so long that they are deeply entwined in our culture and history. Butterfly: Exploring the World of Lepidoptera delves into this enduring love for butterflies, moths, and caterpillars, taking readers on a journ...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Clarke, Victoria (Editor), Tibbs, David (Editor), James, David G. (David Geoffrey) (Contributor), Moss, Nate (Contributor), Riessen, Tamar van (Contributor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London : Phaidon Press Limited, 2025.
Subjects:
Butterflies in art.
Insect forms in art and archaeology.
Lepidoptera.
Lépidoptères.
Papillons dans l'art.
Insectes (Archéologie)
Lepidoptera
Lepidopterology
Biographies.
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Summary:Butterflies have enchanted people for thousands of years, capturing human imagination for so long that they are deeply entwined in our culture and history. Butterfly: Exploring the World of Lepidoptera delves into this enduring love for butterflies, moths, and caterpillars, taking readers on a journey across continents and cultures to discover the endless ways artists and image-makers throughout history, from ancient Egypt over 4,000 years ago to the present day, have been inspired by these ethereal insects.
Physical Description:312 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781838669379
183866937X