Dinosaur Imagery: The Science of Lost Worlds and Jurassic Art (The Lanzendorf Collection)

The art of natural history is often both compelling and emotive, as well as emblematic of society's view of the world. This art reflects the messages that scientists hope to send to a general audience as a part of their effort to influence how public funds are spent in support of science. The art is the medium AND the message. The public fascination over dinosaurs has been fueled by images that eloquently illustrate current scientific theories about dinosaur behavior, physiology, locomotion, and reproduction. The evidence for many of these theories is very good. The art of dinosaur depiction is firmly rooted in the processes of scientific inquiry. Because the paintings and sculptures that illustrate dinosaur science are so powerful, collectors vie for this art paying top dollar to acquire it and display it. One of the largest personal collections is held by John Lanzendorf--over 100 superlative paintings and drawings, 40 significant sculptures (bronze), many other small pieces, drawings, figurines, action figures, and more. Artists represented in this unparalleled collection are the best illustrators, painters, sculptors and movie-magicians. Key Features \* Art from the John Lanzendorf collection - the world's best \* Contributions from 20 leading paleontologists - each have written a short commentary on a certain piece of art \* Eye-pleasing layout - full pages of art are complemented by an accompanying page of commentary The art of natural history is often both compelling and emotive, as well as emblematic of society's view of the world. This art reflects the messages that scientists hope to send to a general audience as a part of their effort to influence how public funds are spent in support of science. The art is the medium AND the message. The public fascination over dinosaurs has been fueled by images that eloquently illustrate current scientific theories about dinosaur behavior, physiology, locomotion, and reproduction. The evidence for many of these theories is very good. The art of dinosaur depiction is firmly rooted in the processes of scientific inquiry. Because the paintings and sculptures that illustrate dinosaur science are so powerful, collectors vie for this art paying top dollar to acquire it and display it. One of the largest personal collections is held by John Lanzendorf--over 100 superlative paintings and drawings, 40 significant sculptures (bronze), many other small pieces, drawings, figurines, action figures, and more. Artists represented in this unparalleled collection are the best illustrators, painters, sculptors and movie-magicians.

Key Features
* Art from the John Lanzendorf collection - the world's best
* Contributions from 20 leading paleontologists - each have written a short commentary on a certain piece of art
* Eye-pleasing layout - full pages of art are complemented by an accompanying page of commentary "What is known about dinosaurs and their biology is revealed by artistic renderings of these great and fearful beasts. Dinosaur Imagery is a book of dinosaur images taken from the largest dinosaur art collection in the world. Paintings by globally famous artists, bronze statuary from sculptors of unsurpassed skill, and one-of-a-kind drawings and sketches make the Lanzendorf Collection a treasure trove of paleontological images.". "The book is supplemented by commentary from research paleontologists. Thus, an interested dinophile can be edified not only by the best art but also by the best science regarding the biology, behavior, ecology and distribution of dinosaurs."--BOOK JACKET. 000 a.gif......Page 1 000 b.gif......Page 2 ack.pdf......Page 3 contr.pdf......Page 4 edi.pdf......Page 6 fore.pdf......Page 7 pref.pdf......Page 10 1_Page_01.pdf......Page 14 1_Page_02.pdf......Page 15 1_Page_03.pdf......Page 16 1_Page_04.pdf......Page 17 1_Page_05.pdf......Page 18 1_Page_06.pdf......Page 19 1_Page_07.pdf......Page 20 1_Page_08.pdf......Page 21 1_Page_09.pdf......Page 22 1_Page_10.pdf......Page 23 011.pdf......Page 24 019.pdf......Page 31 039.pdf......Page 50 145.pdf......Page 155 149.pdf......Page 158 151.pdf......Page 160 The art of natural history is often both compelling and emotive, as well as emblematic of society's view of the world. This work features: art from the John Lanzendorf collection - the world's best; contributions from 20 leading paleontologists - each have written a short commentary on a certain piece of art; and more By virtue of its dramatic sail, Dimetrodon is perhaps the best-known nondinosaurian vertebrate fossil.