Cabinets of Curiosities: The Eternal Fascination of Collecting

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Author/Contributor(s): Gigli, Francesca Anita; Tassetti, Paola
Publisher: Vivida
Date: 4/13/2027
Binding: Paperback
Condition: NEW
Calling all collectors and historians! Dive into this 208-page visual journey into the Wunderkammer—the cabinets of curiosities born between the Middle Ages and the Baroque to store curiosities and the world’s enigmas.

From sacred relics and astrological instruments to anatomical anomalies and narwhal tusks believed to be unicorn horns, this fascinating book explores how collecting evolved from devotion and superstition into science, taxonomy, and personal memory. This richly illustrated cultural narrative moves through centuries of wonder, theatrical excess, and obsession culminating in the idea of the cabinet as an emotional archive and a space of loss. It includes four pages of collectible stickers inspired by the Wunderkammer universe!
  • Comprehensive History of Collection: Dives into the Winderkammer in 208 pages
  • Symbolic & Surprising: Details the many fascinating relics collected, from narwhal tusks to anatomical anomalies.
  • Uniquely Illustrated: Enriched with colorful artwork that honors the time periods and combines cultural history with visual storytelling.
  • Features thematic “Atlases of Wonder:” It showcases iconic artifacts from Renaissance cabinets to contemporary collections.
  • Includes 4 sticker sheets!