Birds Of Paradise Research Paper

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To the human eye, birds are one of the most beautiful and eye catching in all of nature’s creations. Even a single stray of a feather has many wonders and secrets in itself. It’s form, delicacy and it’s coloring for example. With each of these they have the power to be overwhelming. There are many families of birds well known for spectacular visual impact of their plumage. One family of birds that stands out from the rest, not just because of the extravagant appearance of many of its species but also because of the form that these creatures show off. They are birds that truly live up to their name. These birds are called the birds of paradise. Their unique beauty was recognized and memorialized in the first name that they were given.
The birds of paradise are a family of birds that live only in New Guinea, a small part of Australia
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A man name Giulio was a student of a man named Raphael who produced amazing detailed tapestry. Both men are known to have been in Rome at the time of Pigafettas papal visit and they were so inspired by the outstanding birds from the earthly paradise that they both incorporated the birds in their paintings. The appeal of illustrating birds of paradise would continue to inspire many generations of artists throughout the 16th and 17th centuries.
The appeal of illustrating birds of paradise would continue to inspire many generations of artists throughout the 16th and 17th centuries. Around 1550, the great Swiss naturalists Conrad Gesner illustrated seven birds of paradise. Though it was natural history documentation at the time, the book nevertheless blurs the line between mythical real creatures known to the 16Th century world. Alongside easily identified species are scientific descriptions of winged lion bodied griffin, human headed harpy and aa

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