{"product_id":"werners-nomenclature-of-colours-adapted-to-zoology-botany-chemistry-mineralogy-anatomy-and-the-arts-hardcover","title":"Werner's Nomenclature of Colours: Adapted to Zoology, Botany, Chemistry, Mineralogy, Anatomy, and the Arts - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePatrick Syme\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAbraham Gottlob Werner\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginally published in 1814, this remarkable volume features 110 colour swatches paired with poetic descriptions that capture nature's vibrant palette.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the eighteenth century, German geologist Abraham Gottlob Werner (1750-1817) set out to establish a standard reference guide to colour for use in the general sciences. Decades later, Scottish botanical artist Patrick Syme (1774-1845) extended Werner's work, refining it into a comprehensive catalogue of the most prominent shades and hues found in nature. The result was a timeless compendium of colour that showcases the beauty of nature across the animal, vegetable, and mineral kingdoms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach colour swatch in Syme's edition of \u003cem\u003eWerner's Nomenclature of Colours\u003c\/em\u003e is accompanied by examples found in nature, offering a practical tool for scientists, artists, and explorers alike. Notably, Charles Darwin used this guide during his voyage on the HMS Beagle to accurately describe his observations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis exquisite collection of colours celebrates the harmony of art and science, capturing the beauty found in the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 84\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.38 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 01, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47724440027384,"sku":"9781528717052","price":50.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/5629\/7208\/files\/Yy-L4HUIzZ9781528717052.webp?v=1783503620","url":"https:\/\/barneysbooksellers.com\/products\/werners-nomenclature-of-colours-adapted-to-zoology-botany-chemistry-mineralogy-anatomy-and-the-arts-hardcover","provider":"Barney's Book Sellers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}