{"product_id":"audubon-as-artist-by-roberta-j-m-olson-9781789148381","title":"Audubon as Artist","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn James Audubon (1785-1851), artist, naturalist and creator of the celebrated \u003ci\u003eThe Birds of America\u003c\/i\u003e, is widely regarded as America's first exceptional watercolourist. This book offers a unique exploration of Audubon's artistic journey, intertwined with the drama of his life, unveiling how he studied both past and contemporary artists to forge entirely innovative, exemplary works of fine art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRoberta J. M. Olson delves into the controversies surrounding this legendary figure, who, for the first time in history, accurately represented all avian species life-size. Beautifully illustrated, \u003ci\u003eAudubon as Artist\u003c\/i\u003e chronicles how Audubon infused ornithological illustration with a sense of exhilaration, breathing new life into once-conventional formulas and transforming them into awe-inspiring masterpieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47383575232748,"sku":"9781789148381","price":79.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/28012853482824.jpg?v=1773375490","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/audubon-as-artist-by-roberta-j-m-olson-9781789148381","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}