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Click the images above to explore selected highlights of this exhibition
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Natural History Illustrated
From the collections of Senate House Library, University of London
8th November 2004 - 23rd March 2005
Introduction
The collections of the Senate House Library, University of London are rich across the broader arts, humanities and social sciences. Less well known, however, are the Library’s holdings in the history of science and, more specifically, in natural history. This exhibition, Natural History Illustrated, may therefore provide some surprising and pleasing insights.
Natural history appeals from various viewpoints. Interests may include the direct subject of study, insight into knowledge of a particular time, illustration, local history or awareness of foreign countries. Contributors to natural history may be scientists, taxonomists, explorers, or artists; they may be professionals or amateurs. We have deliberately chosen illustrated works, with an immediate visual impact. Within this unifying theme of illustration, we have approached different subjects in diverse ways. Many texts, for example, focus on natural history or the related subject of travel. Others, for example, literary and emblematic works, show additional uses to which natural historical illustration may be put.
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We have selected the following themes:
Early works
Scientific exploration and discovery
Periodicals
Amateur naturalists
Microscopy
Ornithological works
Botanical works
ated’ was researched by Dr Karen Attar, Rare Books Librarian; Roy Moxham, Conservation and Preservation Officer; Mike Mulcay, Team Leader, Special Collections; and Lesley Price, Archivist. It was mounted by Roy Moxham.
We hope that you enjoy our selection.
