LIFE IN ANTEBELLUM AMERICA 1807 1861
REFORM MOVEMENTS OF THE 19TH CENTURY
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His study of birds allowed for new understanding of anatomy and animal behavior
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His painting of plants led to understanding of plant life
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He dissected humans and studied them.
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Paintings of land forms helped with the study of geology
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Detailed explanation-1: -He was notable for his extensive studies documenting all types of American birds and for his detailed illustrations, which depicted the birds in their natural habitats. His major work, a color-plate book titled The Birds of America (1827–1839), is considered one of the finest ornithological works ever completed.
Detailed explanation-2: -His famous Birds of America stands out as Audubon’s crowning achievement. These 453 life-sized paintings of north American birds were remarkable for their accuracy of color and realism. After the publication of Birds of America, Audubon issued a highly successful, smaller 7-volume octavo edition.
Detailed explanation-3: -John James Audubon was an American ornithologist, naturalist and artist known for his studies and detailed illustrations of North American birds.
Detailed explanation-4: -About 1820, around the age of 35, Audubon declared his intention to paint every bird in North America. In his bird art, he mainly forsook oil paint, the medium of serious artists of the day, in favor of watercolors and pastel crayons (and occasionally pencil, charcoal, chalk, gouache, and pen and ink).