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10 Popular Animal Tattoos and Their Meanings (Part I)
Animal tattoos are immensely popular because of their symbolic significance. Each animal has its own characteristics, behaviours and traits that can be interpreted as metaphors for different aspects of human life and also reflect the values and beliefs of the wearer. This blog post will take you on an interesting journey into the fascinating world of animal tattoos.
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Gruesome Tales from Greek Mythology
The captivating tales of Greek and Roman mythology have enthralled people for generations. The timeless adventures of gods, mortals and legendary creatures have inspired artists and creators over the centuries. In this post, we delve into some of the most gruesome and fascinating tales from Greek mythology, focusing on the legends of Prometheus, Achilles, and Cronos, which includes some exceptionally detailed illustrations from our title; Greek and Roman Mythology, an Image Archive for Artists and Designers.
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Greek Mythology in Art: Scenes That Have Inspired Artists (Part III)
Greek mythology is a great place to start if you're looking for incredible, timeless stories to inspire you. There are so many fascinating tales from this ancient culture, and we've selected some of our favourites for you here. This blog post will share the story of Odysseus and the sirens, explain who the Moirai were, and discover how Perseus saved Andromeda from a gruesome end. We've also included some beautiful illustrations from our pictorial archive, Greek and Roman Mythology: An Image Archive for Artists and Designers, which will help bring these stories to life - read on and enjoy!
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11 Amazing Creatures With Superpowers
This blog post will focus on ten creatures with extraordinary superpowers; read on to find out the animals who are indestructible, invisible or immortal!
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Amazing Facts About The Hippopotamus, Rhinoceros And Bison
Our new release, the Animal Reference book, is out now! It is a unique collection of rare 18th and 19th-century engraving and etchings. Illustrations from our new book have inspired today's blog post about hippopotamus, rhinoceros and bison.
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Incredible facts about orangutans, gorillas and chimpanzees
We're almost finished working on our upcoming book, a pictorial archive of animals. We cannot wait to show you the stunning illustrations we've restored. This week's blog features a superb selection of primate images and facts about three wonderful species, orangutans, gorillas and chimpanzees.
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What is Mimicry in Evolutionary Biology?
Mimicry is a term in evolutionary biology that describes when an organism has evolved to resemble something else - usually an organism of another species. This blog post will look at how animals and plants use mimicry advantageously.
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Discovering Deer: Red Deer, Antlers and the First Days of a Fawn
We're busy working on our upcoming book, a pictorial archive of animals. It's coming together beautifully, and we're excited about sharing the phenomenal illustrations we've restored. This week's blog features a superb selection of deer images and fun facts about this magnificent animal.
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Fascinating Facts About Foxes
We're working on a new image archive of animals, and we wanted to share some of the fantastic illustrations we're restoring. Read on to find out more about the red fox, and enjoy the characterful illustrations.