ISBN |
9780522856842 (pbk.) |
Title |
Reframing Darwin : evolution and art in Australia / edited by Jeanette Hoorn. |
Publisher and/or associated date/s |
Carlton, Vic. : Miegunyah Press, 2009. |
Description |
xv, 255 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm. |
Series |
Second numbered series of the Miegunyah volumes no. 118 |
Note |
Accompanies an exhibition, "Darwin's cornucopia : Charles Darwin in Australia", at The Ian Potter Museum of Art, the University of Melbourne, August 14 -November 1 2009. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 240-248) and index. |
Summary |
In celebration of the the bicentenary year of Charles Darwin's birth and complementing the Darwin's Cornucopia, Evolution, Science and Art exhibit in Australia, this record highlights the impact of Darwinian thought on Australian art, science, and culture. Comprehensive and unique, this collection of insightful essays reflects upon topics ranging from the voyage of the HMS Beagle to bioethics and cloning. This volume shows how pervasive the ideas of Charles Darwin are in the Australian arts and sciences and depicts the great influence his thinking has had in the international community and in cultures the world over. |
Local note |
Inscription on first page "Bob Edwards, A small offering of gratitude for your half century of support. John Mulvaney 4 September 2009". |
Subjects |
Darwin, Charles, -- 1809-1882 -- Influence |
Biology in art -- Exhibitions |
Evolution (Biology) -- Australia -- Art |
Natural selection -- Australia -- Art |
Other Authors &/or Associated Persons |
Hoorn, Jeanette |
Other Corporate Bodies |
Ian Potter Museum of Art |
Related title |
Darwin's cornucopia : Charles Darwin in Australia |
Series |
Miegunyah Press series no. 118 |
Call number |
EDWARDS 576.82 REF |