Florike Egmond: 2 books
The World of Carolus Clusius
Natural History in the Making, 1550-1610
Language: English
Release Date: October 6, 2015
Egmond's study investigates horticultural techniques, fashions in the collection of rare plants, botanical experimentation and methods of scientific evaluation, as well as tracking the exchange of knowledge. Central to this activity is the figure of Carolus Clusius (1526-1609), the first truly scientific botanist.
Bodily Extremities
Preoccupations with the Human Body in Early Modern European Culture
Language: English
Release Date: March 2, 2017
A strong preoccupation with the human body - often manifested in startling ways - is a characteristic shared by early modern Europeans and their present-day counterparts. Whilst modern manifestations of this interest include body piercing, tattoos, plastic surgery and eating disorders, early modern...