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Werner's Nomenclature of Colours;Adapted to Zoology, Botany, Chemistry, Mineralogy, Anatomy, and the Arts
Paperback
Art Criticism & TheoryColorNature Writing
ISBN13: 9781528717090
Publisher: Art Meets Science
Published: Mar 11 2020
Pages: 84
Weight: 0.36
Height: 0.23 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Originally published in 1814, this remarkable volume features 110 colour swatches paired with poetic descriptions that capture nature's vibrant palette.
In the eighteenth century, German geologist Abraham Gottlob Werner (1750-1817) set out to establish a standard reference guide to colour for use in the general sciences. Decades later, Scottish botanical artist Patrick Syme (1774-1845) extended Werner's work, refining it into a comprehensive catalogue of the most prominent shades and hues found in nature. The result was a timeless compendium of colour that showcases the beauty of nature across the animal, vegetable, and mineral kingdoms.
Each colour swatch in Syme's edition of Werner's Nomenclature of Colours is accompanied by examples found in nature, offering a practical tool for scientists, artists, and explorers alike. Notably, Charles Darwin used this guide during his voyage on the HMS Beagle to accurately describe his observations.
This exquisite collection of colours celebrates the harmony of art and science, capturing the beauty found in the natural world.
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