Alphabet of Animals by Rose Corcoran
The beautiful illustrations of Alphabet of Animals celebrate the extraordinary variety of wildlife and biodiversity that exists alongside us while the carefully selected quotations and poems highlight the threat that the human population poses to the very survival of this wildlife. Rose Corcoran believes in making art for a purpose, and intends her work to highlight the magnificence of the nature she depicts, but also the terrifying fragility of its existence. As much as representing individual animals, she aspires to evoke the essence and the vitality of the species in each image as she works through her alphabet of animals. From Albatross to Zebra, Corcoran's Alphabet includes poetry from Samuel Taylor Coleridge to German folksongs, to quotations from David Attenborough, highlighting our essential role in the intricate balance of the biodiversity of our planet. While demonstrating how we as a species exploit wildlife and wild places for our survival, Corcoran's Alphabet, with its 26 beautiful animal illustrations, poses a serious question to the reader: Can we really allow this to happen?
'There are innumerable journals, field guides and encyclopaedias, detailing every aspect of the lives of wild creaturesBut few books, if any, so accurately convey the feeling of being in the presence of amazing animals. Within the pages of Corcoran's Alphabet of Animals there are beautifully poignant illustrations and emotive words that not only make the reader think, but also feel. From A to Z, this book celebrates the simple joy in the complexity of nature.' Gordon Buchanan MBE, wildlife filmmaker and presenter
Rose Corcoran studied History of Art at Edinburgh University (1991-1994), Fine Art at City and Guilds, London (1995-1998) and completed her Masters degree at the Royal College of Art in 2000.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781913532819 |
| ISBN 10 | 191353281X |
| Title | Alphabet of Animals |
| Author | Rose Corcoran |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Whitefox Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 2021-11-18 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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