"Western publishing has gone hundreds of years ahead of China in naturalistic art." Nobel laureate Yang Zhenning said.
Hundreds of years?!
Therefore, when the "Journey to the Museum" was launched, Mo Yan was inspired, Fan Zeng got the model, and Yang Zhenning had high hopes; therefore, the directors of the top ten museums, the famous hosts Zhu Jun, Dong Qing, Li Pan and so on, highly recommended. Not only is it a moving painting, but it is also a brief history of natural history, and for the first time, many original documents have been translated into Chinese.
Goethe said, "I want to show the beauty and color of everything I see." ”
In this world that is not eternal, we have the opportunity to see the most beautiful things, and we cannot miss them.
Here, "Discover the Most Beautiful Bird".
1. Mark Ketzby and the Carolinas, Florida and the Bahamas Naturalist
British naturalist
In the history of naturalism, he was the first to use folio color picture books
Presenting the history of natural history is the only way to understand nature.
The Carolina, Florida and Bahamas Naturalist, which mainly records the animal and plant information in North America, has far-reaching influence, has valuable research value, and has become an important reference for scholars in the same field. In academic circles, the naming of certain species directly uses their surnames. In the Carolinas, birds are more diverse than other animals, and their feathers are so gorgeous that I have focused on their characteristics.
(Carolina, Florida and the Bahamas Naturalist, East Blue Plover)
2. George Edward and the Museum of Rare Birds
British naturalist, ornithologist
"The Father of British Ornithology"
A natural history without pictures is incomplete.
From 1743 to 1751, Edward published volumes I to IV of the Natural History of Rare Birds. As a supplementary work, he also published a series of books, Naturalist Collections. These two works contain prints and descriptions of more than 600 species, all of which have not been mentioned before. The Rare Birds Museum has a huge impact that no one else in this field can match.
(Rare Birds Museum, Chinese pheasant)
3. Alexander Wilson and Ornithology of the Americas
Scottish-American naturalist, ornithologist, illustrator and poet
"The Father of American Ornithology"
His 10-year book is an ode to the love of Nature in America.
It was the first comprehensive description of birds in the Americas, thus acting as a milestone in science.
Ornithology of the Americas, illustrating 268 species of birds, 26 of which have never been described before, has been hailed as the "most authoritative ornithology work" in the United States, with several birds named after his last name.
(Ornithology of the Americas Meadow Owl Variegated Forest Owl Black and White Spiny Wood Finch)
4. John Gould
British ornithologist and bird painter
"The Father of Australian Ornithology"
To some extent, Darwin's theory of natural selection evolution does depend on Gould's contribution, and the current "Darwin's finches" were discovered by Gould.
The University of Glasgow once hailed Gould as the greatest ornithologist since Audubon.
Atlas of Hundred Years of Birds in the Himalayas, where there are many rare pheasant birds in the Himalayas, is presented to the world for the first time. The value of this work in painting is equally prominent in its informational value.
(Atlas of Centuries of Himalayan Birds, Brown-tailed Rainbow Pheasant)
Birds of New Guinea and the Neighboring Papua Archipelago, all naturalists are racing to set foot on this land, even those who have not had the opportunity for a while. At this stage, no place has shown more novel birds than New Guinea.
(Birds of New Guinea and the Neighboring Papua Islands, Birds of Paradise)
"Monograph on Hummingbird Research", "It is often asked: Where did the hummingbird get its name?" My return is: sunshine, stars of the day, buzzing birds. "Even though a person's enthusiasm for something can fade at any time, I enjoy doing natural research on the hummingbird family. Through 12 years of uninterrupted work, the author spares no effort to explain the wonderful hummingbird, and this book brings together the research results of nearly 20 years and shows it to readers one by one.
(Monograph on Hummingbird Research, Spot-tailed Hummingbird)
5. Edward Lear and the Parrot Atlas
English artist, illustrator, musician, writer and poet
A prolific artist
His parrots were "brilliantly coloured, softer and no less than Audubon's".
The Parrot Atlas, Lear's first published work, is praised as comparable to the work of the American naturalist Audubon. The book was the only work published in England at the time devoted to drawing a certain type of bird.
(Parrot Atlas, Multicolored Macaw)
6. Eugène Lambert and Birds in Nature
Swiss writer, poet, educator, literary critic, art critic and naturalist
Nowhere else can a naturalist poet exude so much dexterity, elegance and richness!
Birds in Nature, in this book, not a single line is superfluous. Such a chapter deserves to be preserved forever. The bird is so really presented to us, it is not posing, it is living.
(Birds of Nature, Nightingale)
7. Emile Shachtsabé and the Hand-Drawn Atlas of the Most Amazing Pigeons
German government official, writer and pigeon lover
He co-founded the German Pigeon Association and is president of the German Bird Breeding Federation
For thousands of years, pigeons have been loved by people of almost all the peoples of the world, and no force can suppress this preference.
The Most Amazing Hand-Drawn Dove Atlas contains 100 exquisite pictures of pigeons. The book was reprinted in one edition and is still popular today. We hope that this book will fill the obvious gap in the field of pigeon breed breeding and cultivate and improve people's appreciation taste.
(Hand-drawn Atlas of the Most Amazing Pigeons, Flat-footed Shield Pigeon)
8. Frank Finn and The Hunted Bird of India
British ornithologist and editor of the Journal of Bird Keeping
The Hunted Birds of India, India is a magical country with not only ancient civilizations, but also a rich variety of species. India is unparalleled in its abundance of birds, with everything you need and many exotic species. Rare birds not only interest bird hunters, but also attract naturalists to try to study their habits and appearance.
(The Hunted Bird of India, The Red-Necked Crane)
9. Leonel Walter Rothschild and The Extinct Bird
British banker, politician and zoologist, trustee of the British Museum
Rothschild's private museum houses the largest collection of naturalism in the world.
Birds of Extinction, this book introduces birds that went extinct seven or eight hundred years ago, as well as some endangered birds. Studying the traces of life on Earth that has disappeared has always had a great deal of charm, and the limited space of this book is fascinating, especially the explanation of its living conditions that makes us reflect. Sadly, the human footprints do cause too much harm to species diversity.
("The Bird of Extinction" Reunion Starling)
10. Thomas Gentry and The Nest and the Egg of America
Member of the Philadelphia Natural Science Society in the second half of the 19th century
Provides new perspectives for bird research
This book will restrain the bad habits of our teenagers destroying their nests.
Our conscience is the best form, and we always adhere to it and strive to practice it.
"American Nests and Eggs", for many years, we believe that a work with realistic colors for the study of nests and eggs will be a very rare gift for ornithological research, and it will fill a long-standing gap in the field of ornithological research. This book embodies a special painstaking heart. My aim is to give a concise and detailed description of each bird described, from the time the bird arrives to the day it leaves.
(Title page of the English edition of "American Nests and Eggs")
11. Richard Clause and The Birds of Tierra del Fuego
Tierra del Fuego is the most natural and ideal land in the world.
The development of naturalism is inseparable from scholars like Clauser, who are eager to learn, and the value of this work is immeasurable.
"The Birds of Tierra del Fuego", Tierra del Fuego, the mysterious land, even the name is fascinating! Inadvertently, I learned about the wonders of earth. All those who have been to Tierra del Fuego are amazed by its natural wonders. The paintings in the book are exquisite and vivid, and many birds are new discoveries in the field of naturalism. Although some people may not have the opportunity to reach Tierra del Fuego in their lifetime, the information of this work can provide them with limited compensation.
(The Bird of Tierra del Fuego, White-throated Tree-Climbing Finch)
Still not done? Welcome to the event to be held today at Shanghai Book City!
The "Discover the Most Beautiful Bird" and "Discover the Most Beautiful Insect" launch of the Museum Journey series
Location: 1st floor, Shanghai Book City (No. 465 Fuzhou Road).
Guests:
Famous host Mr. Cao Kefan
Mr. Chen Xiejun, former director of the Shanghai Museum
Mr. Peng Weiguo, Deputy Director of Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Press and Publications
Mr. Xue Xiaoyuan, researcher of the Central Compilation Bureau and editor-in-chief of the "Museum Journey" series
Mr. Yu Dianli, General Manager of the Commercial Press
Daily Benefits:
From now until June 30, 2016, a good book will be delivered every day!
Reply to the word "natural" to give us a chance to get a copy of "Discover the Most Beautiful Insects", and receive additional points for forwarding (deadline 23:00 on May 16, 2016).