To-Do Fridge Magnet: Art Forms of Nature, Ernst Haeckel, Teylers Museum

To-do fridge magnet
50 sheets
Size: 10 x 23.5 cm

Original title of this work: Thalamophora (one of the plates from Kunstformen der Natur) In 2019, in honour of his 100th death anniversary, Teylers Museum is highlighting the wonderful visual world of German zoologist and artist Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919). Haeckel was one of the most important scientists of his time as well as a highly gifted draughtsman. Like his great heroes Goethe and Von Humboldt, he wanted to fathom nature in its grand context. In doing so, he used emotion and reason, art and science. About the artist: Haeckel's first research dealt with marine micro-organisms, but eventually his theories dealt with the development of all life forms, including humans. His books and his powerful imagery played a major role in spreading Darwin's ideas on descent and evolution. In particular, his Kunstformen der Natur became a huge success and inspired artists and architects. This work has been completely digitised and can be admired online.