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Audubon's Aviary

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Audubon's Aviary illuminates the original masterpieces that were created by Audubon himself and tells the story behind their creation with fresh insights and engaging quotes from his writings. These powerful paintings--all newly photographed...possess a startling immediacy, vibrancy, and fluidity that link natural history, art, and a respect for the environment. ~ Passionate Birder.com America's original artist of sumptuous color, detail, and identity in the natural world... the story of the creation of the Audubon watercolors and delves into the master naturalist's sources. Like the greatest of art from nature, we are taught how to see. ~ Publisher's Weekly These powerful images-reveal a virtuoso talent struggling with and brilliantly overcoming challenges posed in the representation of the natural world....Most excitingly, they thrust the viewer directly into the scene....observing his amazing creatures in their natural habitats. ~Audubon Magazine This important volume presents all the dazzling watercolors that Audubon painted for these monumental engravings. Audubon's Aviary illuminates the original masterpieces that were created by Audubon himself and tells the story of their creation. ~Passionate Birder ...kind of book to leave on your coffee table or on a prominent place on your bookshelf and return to for delight and edification time and time again...This is not just a book for bird lovers, for naturalists, but for those interested in art and nature and discovery. ~ travel-watch.com With impressive scholarship, delicacy, and respect Olson brings us close to the paintings and the man. At one point, she evokes how Audubon's brown ink fingerprints on the back of some paintings make her feel that she is in his presence. This extraordinary book makes me feel the same way. ~ Urban Audubon ...the new book returns to the original paintings and tells the story behind Audubon's monumental classic with exciting discoveries about the American icon, as well as fresh insights and engaging quotes from his compelling writings. ~ New York Historical Society While there are quite a few books out there covering the subject, this is by far one of the most beautiful and engaging. An absolute delight! ~ whatisjameswearing.com Beautifully presented in book form, these selected pieces are some of the most beautiful collections of the American icon's work....these are good for days for those who already know and cherish Audubon's work, and a perfect time for those unfamiliar to find out....well worth the price tag. Audubon's Aviary serves as a historical document comparable to any great work of literature, painting...or any other kind of art. ~ Ousideonline.com This is a gorgeous volume... ~ Chronos