Front cover of the book Animal: Exploring the Zoological World by Phaidon, featuring bold white title lettering against a black background densely patterned with colorful silhouetted animal shapes.
Open interior spread of an art history book displaying a classical still life painting of hunted game on the left page and a majestic oil painting of a stag deer standing against a mountainous landscape on the right page.
Open interior spread of a book showcasing a wide panoramic photograph of a large herd of rhinoceroses standing in a dry, grassy African landscape under a blue sky.
Open interior spread of an art book displaying two historical zoological illustrations side-by-side, featuring two bright orange goldfish on the left page and a large brown octopus on the right page above paragraphs of descriptive text.
  • Load image into Gallery viewer, Front cover of the book Animal: Exploring the Zoological World by Phaidon, featuring bold white title lettering against a black background densely patterned with colorful silhouetted animal shapes.
  • Load image into Gallery viewer, Open interior spread of an art history book displaying a classical still life painting of hunted game on the left page and a majestic oil painting of a stag deer standing against a mountainous landscape on the right page.
  • Load image into Gallery viewer, Open interior spread of a book showcasing a wide panoramic photograph of a large herd of rhinoceroses standing in a dry, grassy African landscape under a blue sky.
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Explore the beauty and diversity of the animal world through more than 300 captivating images. An essential, thought-provoking volume for art lovers, naturalists, and anyone fascinated by the natural world.

Animal: Exploring the Zoological World is a visually stunning, broad-ranging survey celebrating humankind’s ongoing fascination with animals. Curated by an international panel of experts, this engaging collection pairs extraordinary imagery with the rich history of how we record, study, and appreciate animal life.

Key Features:

  • 300+ Stunning Visuals: Features a huge range of imagery, from ancient cave paintings and medieval bestiaries to scientific illustrations, fine art, and modern photography.

  • Masterful Creators: Includes iconic works by zoological giants like Charles Darwin, Conrad Gesner, and John James Audubon, alongside celebrated artists and indigenous cultures.

  • Broad Zoological Scope: Showcases species of all kinds, including butterflies, frogs, tigers, deep-sea creatures, and elephants.

  • 352 pages
  • Hardback cover