Microsculpture : portraits of insects from the collections of the Oxford University of Natural History

Microsculpture Portraits of insects from the collections of the Oxford University of Natural History

Levon Biss

Book - 2017

"Microsculpture is a unique photographic study of insects in mind-blowing magnification that celebrates the wonders of nature and science. Levon Biss's photographs capture in breathtaking detail the beauty of the insect world and are printed in large-scale format to provide an unforgettable viewing experience. Each picture in Microsculpture is created from approximately 8,000 individual photographs. Segments of the specimen are lit and photographed separately using microscope lenses, then stacked to maintain sharp focus throughout. These images are then combined to create a single high-resolution file. From start to finish, each portrait takes approximately 4 weeks to create. The project has captured the attention of the world wit...h features in WIRED and New Scientist. Microsculpture has been exhibited at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History and the Xposure 2016 International Photography Festival in Sharjah, U.A.E. It has been viewed by over half a mil-lion people so far and will be touring museums around the world from 2017 onward."--Publisher.

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Subjects
Insects > Pictorial works.
Photography of insects.
Photobooks.
Genres
Photobooks
Published
New York, NY : Abrams 2017
Language
English
Main Author
Levon Biss (photographer)
Physical Description
1 volume (unpaged) : chiefly color illustrations ; 32 cm
ISBN
9781419726958
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Review by Library Journal Review

The notion of bugs as art may cause a moment's pause, but insects as portrayed by British photographer Biss (New York Times; National Geographic; Sports Illustrated) are breathtaking in color and texture. For each specimen, Biss uses computer processes to combine thousands of images of various aspects of a single insect body, from sculptural eyestalks to jewel-toned wings. Purchase this oversize book, created in collaboration with the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, for the jaw-dropping detail and beauty of the visuals, which even bug-averse readers will appreciate. Verdict Suitable for all libraries.-Maggie Knapp, Trinity Valley Sch., Fort Worth, TX © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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