Butterfly. Exploring the World of Lepidoptera

In an exploration of the mesmerizing world of Lepidoptera, "Butterfly: Exploring the World of Lepidoptera" celebrates the captivating allure of butterflies and moths as depicted across various facets of art, history, science, and culture. Butterflies have fascinated humanity for millennia, becoming a profound part of our cultural heritage and historical narrative. This comprehensive visual odyssey takes readers on a global adventure, unveiling how artists from different eras, ranging from ancient Egypt to the contemporary scene, have drawn inspiration from these delicate creatures. The book features more than 250 striking images, each selected to represent a diverse array of artistic styles and mediums such as paintings, botanical illustrations, sculptures, nature photography, children's literature, textiles, and jewelry.Artworks are thoughtfully presented to illustrate intriguing similarities and contrasts, regardless of when they were created, showcasing the timeless appeal of butterflies and moths like the blue morpho, monarch, and death’s-head hawkmoth throughout their life stages. The vibrant colors found in Eric Carle's beloved "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" are artfully juxtaposed with Peter Blake's butterfly-filled collage, while the shape of the Obsidian Butterfly goddess, carved in fourteenth-century Mexico, resonates with a monochrome photograph of a descending moth by Japanese artist Chuji Yasui. Prominent artists featured in this collection include María Berrio, Peter Blake, Lee Bontecou, Alexander Calder, Caroline Cheng, Rebecca Coles, Salvador Dalí, Mat Collishaw, Jean Dubuffet, M.C. Escher, Gyoshu Hayami, Sheila Hicks, Damien Hirst, Frida Kahlo, René Lalique, Iela Mari, Wardell Milan, Berthe Morisot, Maria van Oosterwijck, Gabriel Orozco, Man Ray, Yinka Shonibare, and Vincent van Gogh, among others. Expert advisors contributing to this work include Dr. Giovanni Aloi, Dr. David G. James, Dr. Ivonne Garzón Orduña, Professor Naomi Pierce, Tamar van Riessen, and Nate Moss, with additional textual contributions from Dr. Giovanni Aloi, Sara Bader, Matthew Biggs, Anita Croy, Jennifer Elias, Diane Fortenberry, Carolyn Fry, Catherine Ingram, Rebecca Morrill, Nate Moss, Tamar van Riessen, Hannah Silver, James Smith, David Trigg, and Martin Walters.