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Exhibition catalogue Experience of Nature
MX038034
At the end of the 16th century, the Prague court of Emperor Rudolf II became a laboratory where the sciences and the arts could come together. Surrounded by scientists, botanists, astronomers and artists, Rudolf II collected scientific instruments and illustrations, testifying to a new view of nature...
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At the end of the 16th century, the Prague court of Emperor Rudolf II became a laboratory where the sciences and the arts could come together. Surrounded by scientists, botanists, astronomers and artists, Rudolf II collected scientific instruments and illustrations, testifying to a new view of nature, at once analytical and aesthetic. Fascinated by the natural sciences and occult knowledge, he encouraged a meticulous approach to the living world, inspiring artistic renewal. This sensitive and precise exploration of nature disregarded traditional forms and defined the art of its time.
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