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Art Forms in Nature (German Edition)

€16.00
Urformen der Kunst, Wundergarten der Natur: Das fotografischen Werk in einem Band. 240 plates /312 pages. Enlarged publicaton of the 1981 monography.
Art Forms in Nature (German Edition) presents a significant collection of photography by Karl Blossfeldt, curated with contributions from Gert Mattenklott. The work focuses on the aesthetic qualities of natural forms, capturing botanical specimens, minerals, and organic structures through a lens that emphasizes symmetry, rhythm, and geometric abstraction. Published by Schirmer/Mosel Verlag in 1994, this edition serves as a definitive visual study of Blossfeldt's unique photographic style, which bridged the gap between scientific documentation and avant-garde art. The book is highly regarded for its high-quality reproductions and its exploration of the 'architecture' of the natural world.

Bibliographic Details

Author Karl Blossfeldt, Gert Mattenklott
Publisher Schirmer/Mosel Verlag
Place of publication Munchen
Year 1994
Edition First edition
Binding Hardcover
ISBN 9783888147180
Collation 312 pp.
Language German
Dimensions 30,5 x 25
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