The Art of Instruction: Vintage Educational Charts from the 19th and 20th Centuries

Large-scale wall charts were fundamental tools of classroom instruction throughout Europe in the mid-nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Collected here for the first time in one deluxe volume are over 100 of these vintage educational posters now important relics in the history of science, art, and design. From the anatomy of a tulip or an apple tree to that of a hedgehog or starfish, the botanical and zoological images in this collection are captivating with their curious visuals and intricate details. With a compelling introduction about the history of educational charts and their production, The Art of Instruction provides a glimpse into a rich, significant heritage and will enlighten those with an interest in art, design, science, or natural history.

• John Derian Picture Book
• Plant: Exploring the Botanical World
• A Garden Eden. Masterpieces of Botanical Illustration (Bibliotheca Universalis) (Multilingual Edition)
• Botanicum: Welcome to the Museum
• Basilius Besler’s Florilegium. The Book of Plants (Bibliotheca Universalis)
• Instant Wall Art - Botanical Prints: 45 Ready-to-Frame Vintage Illustrations for Your Home Decor
• von Martius. The Book of Palms (Bibliotheca Universalis)
• Birds: The Art of Ornithology (Rizzoli Classics)
• Art Forms in Nature: The Prints of Ernst Haeckel