More than any other science, natural history has always been closely linked to the arts. As early as the 17th century, the National Museum of Natural History became a privileged setting for a fruitful partnership between scientists and artists, working together to understand the world around us.
On expeditions, painters worked alongside scientists. In laboratories, draughtsmen helped depict animals, plants, and minerals. Within the exhibition galleries and the Jardin des Plantes, sculptors and architects designed exceptional scenographies to house naturalist collections. And throughout this great research institution, many have come simply in search of inspiration.
Published to mark the Museum’s 400th anniversary, this beautiful book invites readers to follow in the footsteps of the men and women whose work has accompanied the development of the natural sciences up to the present day. It offers a fascinating, richly illustrated journey in which artistic perspectives and scientific discoveries come together to heighten our awareness of the beauty of Nature and the need to preserve it.
Details
Number of pages: 256
Format: Large format
Presentation: Hardback
Weight: 1.198 kg
Dimensions: 20.0 × 25.4 × 3.2 cm
EAN: 9782382790533
Publication date: 18/09/2026
Publisher: Muséum d’Histoire naturelle



















