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An insect’s-eye view: Theo van Hoytema and the art of pollination .

Authors :
Greer, Joan E.
Source :
Netherlands Yearbook for History of Art / Nederlands Kunsthistorisch Jaarboek (NKJ); 2022, Vol. 71 Issue 1, p248-275, 28p
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

The article examines representations of insects and insect habitats in late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century Dutch art and print culture. It considers the ecologically conceived image of insect activity featured in the Life of plants and animals lithograph by Theo van Hoytema. It also mentions art of pollination which relate to artistic, scientific, and popular practices of representing and experiencing the natural world.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01696726
Volume :
71
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Netherlands Yearbook for History of Art / Nederlands Kunsthistorisch Jaarboek (NKJ)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
153694340
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1163/22145966-07101010