The Bird: The Great Age of Avian Illustration, Philip KennedyThe Bird explores the fascinating world of 18th and 19th century ornithological illustration. This was a period of scientific, artistic, and geographic discovery, when people began to fully appreciate the immense variety of form and color within the natural world. This book celebrates this beauty through the lavish illustrations produced at that time. Within each chapter, there will be an opportunity to learn a little more about the artists that