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Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium
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Focusing on the groundbreaking contributions of Maria Sibylla Merian, this work highlights her journey to Suriname in 1699, where she studied insect development and reproduction. As a pioneering female scientist and artist of the 17th century, Merian challenged the prevailing belief in spontaneous generation. Her legacy is explored through essays in Dutch and English, alongside translations of her original texts. The book also features an index of plant, animal, and insect names, showcasing her scientific and artistic significance.
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Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium, Maria Sibylla Merian
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- 2016
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- Title
- Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Maria Sibylla Merian
- Publisher
- Lannoo Publishers
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 200
- ISBN13
- 9789401433785
- Category
- Nature in general
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- Focusing on the groundbreaking contributions of Maria Sibylla Merian, this work highlights her journey to Suriname in 1699, where she studied insect development and reproduction. As a pioneering female scientist and artist of the 17th century, Merian challenged the prevailing belief in spontaneous generation. Her legacy is explored through essays in Dutch and English, alongside translations of her original texts. The book also features an index of plant, animal, and insect names, showcasing her scientific and artistic significance.