The Bird Gary Inman and featuring previously unseen imagery

and featuring previously unseen imagery

Each entry explores when an idea first evolved and how it has resurfaced in the work of different artists up to the present day

Acclaimed author Ross Raisin explains expert technique in a clear and jargon-free way

with accessible topic headings and plenty of good advice sprinkled with engaging personal anecdotes

The Bird Gary Inman and featuring previously unseen imageryThe Bird explores the fascinating world of eighteenth and nineteenth century ornithological illustration. This was a period of scientific, artistic and geographic discovery, when people began to fully appreciate the immense variety of form and colour within the natural world. This book celebrates this beauty through the lavish illustrations produced at that time. Each chapter focuses on a category of birds, from shorebirds to birds of prey. Feature