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Visions of Lost Worlds : The Paleoart of Jay Matternes by Kirk R. Johnson and Matthew T. Carrano (2019, Hardcover)

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PublisherSmithsonian Institution Scholarly Press

ISBN-101588346676

ISBN-139781588346674

eBay Product ID (ePID)22038551557

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Book TitleVisions of Lost Worlds : the Paleoart of Jay Matternes

Number of Pages236 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicAnimals / Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures, Subjects & Themes / Plants & Animals, Life Sciences / Zoology / General, Paleontology

Publication Year2019

IllustratorYes, Matternes, Jay

GenreNature, Art, Science

AuthorKirk R. Johnson, Matthew T. Carrano

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.1 in

Item Weight57.6 Oz

Item Length10.7 in

Item Width10.9 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2018-061634

Dewey Edition23

Reviews"These gorgeous depictions of life during different eras, covering the evolution of dinosaurs and other creatures over the past more than 50 million years, are entertaining and informative to look through, bringing animals who lived long ago to 'life.' The murals trace the evolution of different groups of mammals over time, and the murals' huge size manages to both cover a large area and include fine detail. Because these pieces of art were made several decades ago, they also demonstrate how scientific knowledge and understanding can change over time. [...] This artwork is so beloved that those in charge deemed it important to document them, in full and in great detail, in this wonderful book. If you're a fan of ancient life, or love animal and plant art, then Visions of Lost Worlds: The Paleoart of Jay Matternes is for you." - GeekDad

Dewey Decimal560.22/2

SynopsisA lavish showcase of paleoartist Jay Matternes's spectacular murals and sketches For half a century, the artwork of Jay Matternes adorned the fossil halls of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. These treasured Matternes murals documenting mammal evolution over the past 56 million years and dioramas showing dinosaurs from the Mesozoic Era are significant works of one of the most influential paleoartists in history. Simultaneously epic in size and scope and minutely detailed, they also provide a window into the study and interpretation of vertebrate paleontology and paleoecology. Visions of Lost Worlds presents these unparalleled works of art, and also includes the sketches and drawings Matternes prepared as he planned the murals. Known for his technical genius and eye for detail, Matternes sketched from skeletons in museum collections and added muscle, skin, and fur to bring mammals and dinosaurs from prehistory to vivid life. This book offers a close look at these works of art, a peek inside the artist's process, and an examination of the works' impact and legacy.

LC Classification NumberQE714.2.M37 2019