The birds of paradise are a family of birds that live only in New Guinea, a small part of Australia …show more content…
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