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Lost anatomies : the evolution of the human form /

Renowned paleoartist John Gurche brings the traditional techniques of figure drawing and anatomical art to the portrayal of our hominin ancestors. The result is a visual record of the evolving human form that feels alive in a way no scientific illustration could match. While science provides an unde...

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Main Authors: Gurche, John
Group Author: Leakey, Meave G; Begun, David R; Holliday, Trenton W; Potts, Richard R., III; Ward, Carol
Published: Abrams,
Publisher Address: New York, NY :
Publication Dates: 2019.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Subjects:
Paleoart > Pictorial works
Human evolution > Pictorial works
Fossil hominids > Pictorial works
Anatomy, Artistic
Human figure in art
Fossil hominids in art
Apes in art
Animals in art
Fossil hominids
Human evolution
Paleoart
Pictorial works
Summary: Renowned paleoartist John Gurche brings the traditional techniques of figure drawing and anatomical art to the portrayal of our hominin ancestors. The result is a visual record of the evolving human form that feels alive in a way no scientific illustration could match. While science provides an underpinning to Gurche's art, his work's primary purpose is to forge an aesthetic connection to the hominins that preceded us on Earth, capturing their humanity. With essays by leading authorities, 'Lost Anatomies' carries the story of human evolution from apes and early hominins; to Australopithecus;
Item Description: Includes index.
Carrier Form: 207 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 32 cm
ISBN: 9781419734489
1419734482
Index Number: GN282
CLC: Q981.1-64
Call Number: Q981.1-64/G978

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