{"product_id":"audubon-as-artist-a-new-look-at-the-birds-of-america-hardcover","title":"Audubon as Artist: A New Look at the Birds of America - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRoberta J. M. Olson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Olson deftly sketches a lively portrait of the man. . . . She gives us his rich inner life as well. . . . Riveting. . . . Refreshing.\"--\u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eExquisitely illustrated and innovative, an investigation of the artistic evolution of John James Audubon. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e John James Audubon (1785-1851), artist, naturalist, and creator of the celebrated \u003ci\u003eThe Birds of America\u003c\/i\u003e, is widely regarded as America's first exceptional watercolorist. This book offers a unique exploration of Audubon's artistic journey intertwined with the drama of his life, unveiling how he studied both past and contemporary artists to forge something entirely innovative. Through this book, readers are invited to rediscover Audubon's groundbreaking watercolors as exemplary works of fine art. Moreover, the book delves into the controversies surrounding this legendary figure, who, for the first time in history, accurately represented all avian species life-size. Beautifully illustrated, it chronicles how Audubon infused ornithological illustration with a sense of exhilaration, breathing new life into once-conventional formulas and transforming them into awe-inspiring masterpieces.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoberta J. M. Olson\u003c\/b\u003e is curator of drawings at the New-York Historical Society. Her books include \u003ci\u003eCosmos\u003c\/i\u003e, also published by Reaktion Books, and \u003ci\u003eAudubon's Aviary: The Original Watercolors for 'The Birds of America'\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 9.9 x 7.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 15, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51763689259296,"sku":"9781789148381","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/96478e4f876356ae817cc09d592a1c8c.webp?v=1780239340","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/audubon-as-artist-a-new-look-at-the-birds-of-america-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}