ART FORMS FROM THE ABYSS

Fullpage reproductions bring these organisms colorfully to life, drawing readers into a world at once hypnotic and highly ordered. D ivided into three sections Siphonophores, Medusae, and Radiolariansthese illustrations display Haeckels remarkable artistic skill and understanding of the architecture of organic matter. The authors provide a brief history of the Challenger expedition, backgrou nd on Haeckels scientific and artistic accomplishments, as well as informative texts on each group of organisms.