Dinosaur Art: The World's Greatest Paleoart
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| Rating | : | 4.44 (797 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0857685848 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 188 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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Douglas Henderson was credited as a 'Dinosaur Specialist' on Jurassic Park, and his artwork can actually be seen hanging in John Hammond's room in Jurassic Park 2: The Lost World!Todd Marshall is best known for his collaborations with renowned paleontologist, Paul Serono. John Sibbick has been an independent illustrator for 30 years. Gregory S. Julius Csotonyi has produced work for 25 publishers
If you like paleoart, you should like this. eagseags There are many books out there that feature the work of a particular paleoartist. There are also many books that include the work of many artists, but are primarily "encyclopedias" or have significant scientific content. More rare are anthologies of paleoart that exist solely for the purpose of showing the art itself. The last example I remember was "Dinosaur Imagery" from 2000. This year we have a new one "Dinosaur Art. The World's Greatest Paleoart," edited by Steve White. (I am not sure if the title is implying the art is . "A gorgeous coffetable book" according to Roy M. Schoenherr. I was on the lookout for a new dinosaur book to replace my old one, now quite out of date, and so discovered this gem.It provides relatively little in terms of science fact - there are other good books for that - but is great in covering the various styles by several great paleo-artists. The pictures are all excellent quality, providing samples by each of the ten artists represented, including now and then prelimanry scetches. The acompanying text is devoted primarily to the individual artists, some explaining how the picture. "The Newest and Bestest Picture Book of Dinosaurs and Other Extinct Animals" according to Henry S. Plouse. Charles Knight died while I was still a young boy, leaving behind a series of paintings of dinosaurs and other extinct creatures which sustained me through my childhood (even my "dino-toys" aped Knight's reconstructions), but then something terrible happened. For almost The Newest and Bestest Picture Book of Dinosaurs and Other Extinct Animals Charles Knight died while I was still a young boy, leaving behind a series of paintings of dinosaurs and other extinct creatures which sustained me through my childhood (even my "dino-toys" aped Knight's reconstructions), but then something terrible happened. For almost 30 years, dinosaur art stagnated, with endless recyclings and reworkings of Knight's depictions, getting ever cruder and falling ever further behind the evolving dinosaur science. Then, in 1986, Dr. Robert Bakker, in "The Dinosaur Heresies", brought modern din. 0 years, dinosaur art stagnated, with endless recyclings and reworkings of Knight's depictions, getting ever cruder and falling ever further behind the evolving dinosaur science. Then, in 1986, Dr. Robert Bakker, in "The Dinosaur Heresies", brought modern din
In Dinosaur Art, ten of the top contemporary paleoartists reveal a selection of their work and exclusively discuss their working methods and distinct styles. A paleoartist is an illustrator who specialises in the science and art of reconstructing ancient animals and their world. Filled with breathtaking artwork - some never before seen - and cutting edge paleontology, this is a treasure trove for dinosaur enthusiasts, art lovers and budding illustrators.
'An absolute pleasure to pore over, and almost every page is a window into a vanished worlde lavish art and interviews will undoubtedly inspire the next generation of great paleoartists." – Smithsonian'Alas, there were no photographers around to record the gruesome events. This is a book to be savored, shared, and cherished.' – B&N Book Blog'In his new "Dinosaur Art" book, paleo-artist and comics editor Steve White reveals the beauty, brawn and mystique of these giant beasts that walked the Earth millions of years ago.' – Live Science (livescience)'Titan Books, publishers of this coffee-table book that is sure to be a phenomenon amongst paleontology enthusiasts, outdid themselves splendidly and an extra round of applause should definitely go their way!' – Killer Aphrodite"Perfect