Chambers of Wonder
The Eternal Fascination of Collecting
- Deep Dive into Wunderkammern: Explores the fascinating world of Wunderkammern through art, science, superstition, and collecting culture
- Richly Illustrated: Images display extraordinary objects, relics, automata, natural anomalies, and historical curiosities
- Psychology Behind Collecting: Examines the emotional and symbolic meaning of collecting, memory, obsession, and preservation
- Comes with Stickers! Includes 4 collectable sticker sheets inspired by the imagery and symbols of the Wunderkammer universe
- Giftable Illustrated Volume: Ideal for readers interested in art, symbolism, history and collecting
From sacred relics and astrological instruments to anatomical curiosities and narwhal tusks once believed to be unicorn horns, this richly illustrated volume traces the evolution of collecting from devotion and superstition to science, taxonomy, and personal memory. Spanning centuries of curiosity and wonder, it explores the fascinating world of the Wunderkammer and its lasting cultural legacy. The book also includes four pages of collectable stickers inspired by these extraordinary cabinets of curiosities.
A Fascinating History: Discover the evolution of the Wunderkammer across 208 illustrated pages. Explore remarkable artifacts, relics, natural wonders, and scientific treasures. Atlases of Wonder: Thematic showcases of iconic objects from Renaissance cabinets to modern collections.
- Publisher
- White Star
- ISBN
- 9788854422506
- Publish date
- 8th Mar 2027
- Binding
- Hardback
- Territory
- World excluding Australasia, USA, & Canada. Italy and India non-exclusive
- Size
- 220 mm x 165 mm
- Pages
- 212 Pages
- Illustrations
- 208 colour
Distributed by ACC Art Books
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