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"A history of shells in early modern Europe, and their rich cultural and artistic significance"-- "Among nature's most artful creations, shells have long inspired the curiosity and passion of artisans, artists, collectors, and thinkers. Conchophilia delves into the intimate relationship between shells and people, offering an unprecedented account of the early modern era, when the influx of exotic shells to Europe fueled their study and representation as never before. From elaborate nautilus cups and shell-encrusted grottoes to delicate miniatures, this richly illustrated book reveals how the love of shells intersected not only with the rise of natural history and global trade but also with philosophical inquiry, issues of race and gender, and the ascent of art-historical connoisseurship. Spanning painting and print to architecture and the decorative arts, Conchophilia uncovers the fascinating ways that shells were circulated, depicted, collected, and valued during a time of remarkable global change"--

Molluscs. Bryozoans. Brachiopods. Tunicates --- Art --- collecting --- cabinets of curiosities [rooms] --- shell [animal material] --- anno 1500-1799 --- Europe --- Shells. --- Collectors and collecting --- History --- Shells in art. --- Collectors and collecting. --- Europe. --- Shells --- History. --- Shells in art --- Shellfish --- Crustacea --- Mollusca --- Animal Shells --- Social aspects --- Collection and preservation --- Collectibles --- Collecting --- Hobbyists --- Conchology --- Sea shells --- Seashell collecting --- Seashells --- Shell collecting --- Body covering (Anatomy) --- Mollusks --- Conchologists --- collecting curiosities