On the one hand, this study uncovers how approaches to knowledge production differed in the 17th century as compared with the 21st century. On the other, it reveals how the early modern struggle to sort through an overwhelming quantity of visual information - brought on by major changes in image production and circulation - resonates with our own.
On the one hand, this study uncovers how approaches to knowledge production differed in the 17th century as compared with the 21st century. On the other, it reveals how the early modern struggle to sort through an overwhelming quantity of visual information - brought on by major changes in image production and circulation - resonates with our own.
Meghan C. Doherty is the Director of the Museum of the White Mountains at Plymouth State University in Plymouth, NH. Her research focuses on the connections between art and science, particularly as seen in the visual culture of the early Royal Society of London.
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Acknowledgements Introduction Claiming the Resemblance of Life The Best in the World in this kind An accurate impression is in far higher esteem Each Judgement of his Eye Examining it according to my usual manner 1. Innocent Witch-craft of Lights: Developing Visual Judgment through Printed Books The Magic of Projection Draw and Engrave their Schemes with Delight and Assurance A fit subject for our kingdomes knowledge and practice Conclusion 2. A New Visible World: Developing a Visual Vocabulary for the Microscopic The Visual Culture of Early Microscopy Developing a sincere Hand and a faithful Eye Making a Plain Representation Engraving the True Form 3. Nearly Resembling the Live Birds: Collecting and Collating for the Reformation of Natural History Resembling the Text: The Dodo (Raphus cucullatus) Resembling the Printed Record: The Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) Resembling the Living: The Smew (Mergus albellus) Resembling the Dead: The Great Grey Gull Conclusion 4. These Rude Collections: Accumulating Observations and Experiments The present figure of Saturn With so much care and exactness Conclusion Conclusion Bibliography Index.
Acknowledgements Introduction Claiming the Resemblance of Life The Best in the World in this kind An accurate impression is in far higher esteem Each Judgement of his Eye Examining it according to my usual manner 1. Innocent Witch-craft of Lights: Developing Visual Judgment through Printed Books The Magic of Projection Draw and Engrave their Schemes with Delight and Assurance A fit subject for our kingdomes knowledge and practice Conclusion 2. A New Visible World: Developing a Visual Vocabulary for the Microscopic The Visual Culture of Early Microscopy Developing a sincere Hand and a faithful Eye Making a Plain Representation Engraving the True Form 3. Nearly Resembling the Live Birds: Collecting and Collating for the Reformation of Natural History Resembling the Text: The Dodo (Raphus cucullatus) Resembling the Printed Record: The Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) Resembling the Living: The Smew (Mergus albellus) Resembling the Dead: The Great Grey Gull Conclusion 4. These Rude Collections: Accumulating Observations and Experiments The present figure of Saturn With so much care and exactness Conclusion Conclusion Bibliography Index.
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