{"title":"Vanessa Finney","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of books by the renowned author Vanessa Finney. Known for her insightful exploration of natural history and art, Vanessa Finney beautifully intertwines the worlds of science and visual storytelling in her works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmongst her acclaimed publications, \u003cem\u003eCapturing Nature\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as a fascinating delve into the history of nature photography, offering readers a rare glimpse into the past through carefully curated images and narratives. Vanessa’s meticulous research and passion for natural history are evident on every page, making this a must-read for enthusiasts of both photography and biology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother notable work, \u003cem\u003eTransformations\u003c\/em\u003e, continues Vanessa’s exploration of the intersection between art and science. This vivid work captures the dynamic interplay between changing natural phenomena and artistic expression, delivering a thought-provoking experience to its readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVanessa Finney’s contributions to Arts \u0026amp; Culture are not just captivating but also educational, as she uncovers the often-overlooked beauty and intricacies of our natural world through her eloquent prose and striking visuals. Discover her works today and immerse yourself in the transformative power of nature and art.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"capturing-nature-by-vanessa-finney-9781742236209","title":"Capturing Nature","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade Illustration Selection in the 2020 AUPresses Book, Jacket, and Journal Show\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHORTLISTED for Australian Book Design Awards 2020 Best Designed Nonfiction Book (inc. Scholarly and References)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighly Commended in the AAANZ Arts Writing and Publishing Awards, Best Medium Exhibition Catalogue category\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe groundbreaking scientific photographs of Australian Museum curator Gerard Krefft and taxidermist Henry Barnes are revealed for the first time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the mid-nineteenth century, scientists around the world were quick to see photography's huge potential for capturing fleeting moments of life, death and discovery. At the Australian Museum, curator Gerard Krefft and taxidermist Henry Barnes began to experiment with the revolutionary new art form, preparing and staging their specimens—from whales and giant sunfish to lifelike lyre bird scenes and fossils—and documenting them in thousands of arresting images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCapturing Nature\u003c\/em\u003e reveals these groundbreaking photographs for the first time, along with the Australian Museum's urgent quest to become more scientific in its practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47076396073196,"sku":"9781742236209","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8263773482808.jpg?v=1765196766"},{"product_id":"transformations-by-vanessa-finney-9781742235806","title":"Transformations","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe fascinating story of the Scott sisters, who transformed nature into art in their extraordinary paintings of butterflies and moths.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith their collecting boxes, notebooks and paintbrushes, Harriet and Helena Scott entered the masculine worlds of science and art and became two of nineteenth-century Australia's most prominent natural history painters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTransformations\u003c\/em\u003e tells the complete story of the Scott sisters: their early lives in colonial Sydney, their training as naturalists and artists on the isolated Ash Island in the Hunter River near Newcastle, and their professional triumphs. This is a rare pictorial record of two talented and determined women who transformed nature into art in their extraordinary paintings of Australian butterflies and moths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47083047583980,"sku":"9781742235806","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8259743482808.jpg?v=1765279953"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/vanessa-finney.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}