Descriptive Zoopraxography; or, the science of animal locomotion made popular

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Author Muybridge, Eadweard, 1830-1904
LoC No. 06018032
Title Descriptive Zoopraxography; or, the science of animal locomotion made popular
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Summary "Descriptive Zoopraxography; or, the science of animal locomotion made popular" by Eadweard Muybridge is a scientific publication written during the late 19th century. This book serves as a popular treatise on Muybridge's groundbreaking investigations into animal locomotion, utilizing photographic techniques to examine and illustrate the movement of various animals. The book presents a synthesis of Muybridge's earlier work, particularly focusing on the detailed analysis of movements, especially of quadrupeds like horses, and how these movements correlate to artistic representations throughout history. With a systematic approach, Muybridge details the various gaits of animals—such as walking, trotting, galloping, and jumping—by describing their mechanics and providing photographic evidence from his extensive research. The Zoöpraxiscope, a device invented by Muybridge to project images of motion, plays a pivotal role in this work, illustrating how the principles of locomotion can aid both the scientific and artistic communities in understanding animal movement and enhancing accuracy in artistic representations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QP: Science: Physiology
Subject Animal locomotion
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EBook-No. 40215
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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