Title:
Skulls : an exploration of Alan Dudley's curious collection
Author:
Publication Date:
2012
Publication Information:
New York : Black Dog & Leventhal , c2012.
Physical Description:
255 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
ISBN:
9781579129125
Abstract:
Tells the rich and fascinating story of skulls, both human and animal, from every perspective imaginable: historical, biographical, cultural, and iconographic. Presents details about the parts of the skull (including the cranium, the mandible, the shape and positioning of the eye sockets, and species-specific features like horns, teeth, beaks and bills). Includes information about the science and pseudoscience of skulls, as well as skulls in religion, art and popular culture.
General Note:
Includes index.
Contents:
Amphibians -- Birds -- Fish -- Mammals -- Reptiles.
Subject Term:
Language:
English
