{"product_id":"maria-sibylla-merians-metamorphosis-maria-sibylla-merian-9781528773423","title":"Maria Sibylla Merian's Metamorphosis: One Woman's Discovery of the Transformation of Butterflies and Insects","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover the trailblazing work of artist-naturalist Maria Sibylla Merian in this beautifully illustrated volume on the life cycle of butterflies and moths.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaria Sibylla Merian is one of the greatest artist-naturalists of the seventeenth century. Her work documenting the life cycle and transformation of insects yielded a wealth of groundbreaking discoveries, captured vividly in beautiful illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOriginally published in 1705, \u003cem\u003eMetamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensis\u003c\/em\u003e documents Merian's research expedition to Suriname in 1699. Over the period of two years, the German naturalist observed many South American butterflies and moths, meticulously recording her findings in a series of 60 stunning full-plate illustrations. Her groundbreaking entomological observations, coupled with her unique artworks, emphasise her invaluable role as a pioneering woman in science.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMerian's work transcends the boundaries between art and science, embodying the brilliant intersection where the two disciplines collide. This facsimile edition from Art Meets Science is a testament to her enduring legacy, showcasing the brilliant outcome of her discoveries whilst celebrating her work as a mainstay of the arts and sciences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Maria Sibylla Merian\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 152877342X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781528773423\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Art Meets Science\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/14\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 112\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.44d","brand":"Maria Sibylla Merian","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45331692912895,"sku":"9781528773423","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b33a561c-c333-40d6-844c-653c1fbc5b43.jpg?v=1713970640","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/maria-sibylla-merians-metamorphosis-maria-sibylla-merian-9781528773423","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}