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Proteus: A Nineteenth Century Vision. The animated documentary Proteus weaves poetry and oceanography, technology, history and myth to tell the story of the 19th century exploration of the undersea world and of biologist Ernst Haeckel, who found in the depths of the sea an ecstatic and visionary fusion of science and art. A Film by David Lebrun. More about the film

DVD, NTSC, 60 minutes, color, 2004.
One to Two DVDs: $34.95 each
Three or More DVDs: $29.95 each

DVDs are sold for private home use only. If you are ordering for an educational institution, museum, archive or other institution, please order through First Run/Icarus Films
 
  Tanka: An Animated Vision of the Tibetan Book of the Dead. Tanka: An Animated Vision of the Tibetan Book of the Dead. Tanka means, literally, "a thing rolled up." Tanka, photographed from Tibetan scroll paintings of the sixteenth to nineteenth centuries, is a cyclical vision of ancient gods and demons, an animated journey through the image world of the Tibetan Book of the Dead. More about the film

"With his dazzling TANKA David Lebrun has filmed a series of Tibetan paintings of mythological subjects and then programmed his footage into an optical printer to create the illusion of animation. The dazzling, vibrantly colored result is a series of dancing gods, wild revels, raging fires and sea battles between monsters." (Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times)

"An extraordinary film." (Melinda Wortz, Art News)

VHS, NTSC, 10 min., color, 1976.
$29.95 private home use
$100 institutions

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Related books and other items

  Art Forms from the Ocean. The Radiolarian Prints of Ernst Haeckel Art Forms from the Ocean: The Radiolarian Prints of Ernst Haeckel. At the nexus of art and science, this dazzling new edition of Ernst Haeckel's first work reintroduces the genius of an enigmatic scientist and passionate observer of the natural world. Although original editions of this book are extremely rare, it is now available for the first time in paperback, beautifully reproducing his drawings and watercolors.

96 pages, Paperback, 9-1/2 x 11-3/4 inches, 35 color illustrations, Prestel, 2005. $25
 
  Art Forms in Nature: The Prints of Ernst Haeckel Art Forms in Nature: The Prints of Ernst Haeckel. The geometric shapes and natural forms, captured with exceptional precision in Ernst Haeckel’s prints, continue to influence artists and designers to this day. Beautifully printed full color edition of all one hundred plates of the 1905 classic, plus fascinating illustrated chapters on topics including Haeckel's influence on Art Nouveau (with photos of designs influenced by Haeckel's work, including structures and chandeliers shaped like sea creatures).

140 Pages, Paperback, 9-1/2 x 12-1/2 inches, Prestel, 1998. $25
 
  Art Forms in Nature Mini Book Art Forms in Nature Mini Book. A selection of color plates from the full sized book, exquisite and small enough to fit into a pocket or purse. Also contains introductory notes on Haeckel's work. A great little gift.

64 Pages, Hardcover, 3-1/2 inches x 4-3/4, Prestel, 2004. $7.95
 
  Art Forms in Nature, Postcard Art Forms in Nature Postcard Book. 30 detachable postcards. Color postcards of Haeckel's delicate, extraordinary illustrations.

6-1/2 inches x 4-1/2, Prestel, 2005. $8.95







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