Wunderkammer cabinet

This from a nineteenth century undertaker’s advertisement recalling ‘wunderkammer’ or cabinets of curiosities. These were collections of bizarre objects meant to instil wonder ab…

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A ‘wunderkammer’ is a ‘cabinet of curiosities’ or rather a room in which precious objects are amassed. These rooms are a product of man’s inherent desire to store memories and take possession of all he sees around him.

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Also known as Cabinets of Curiosities, Wunderkammers have been showcasing the world's most interesting pieces since the 1500s. Natural wonders, anatomical statues and extravangt objects: explore our curated selection of furnishings and accessories featuring hand-carved wood sculputes by ​Bartolozzi e Maioli Bottega d'Arte, classical statues by ​Galleria Romanelli, and bronze-adorned functional decors by ​Dal Furlo.

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Exhibition. Jul 30–Nov 10, 2008. Wunderkammern, or cabinets of curiosities, arose in mid-sixteenth-century Europe as repositories for all manner of wondrous and exotic objects. In essence these collections—combining specimens, diagrams, and illustrations from many disciplines; marking the intersection of science and superstition; and drawing on natural, manmade, and artificial worlds—can be seen as the precursors to museums. This exhibition presents a contemporary interpretation of the…

Ever since I can remember, I've been fascinated with curiosities like bugs and other things displayed behind glass. There's something eerily beautiful and mysterious about these oddities and seeing them displayed in a beautiful way is really enchanting to me. VIA ANNIC.COM On a recent trip to IKEA I noticed that they carried a variety of cloches (or glass domes) and at very affordable prices. I decided to pick up a few and create a fun project for Halloween. glass dome, about $12 at IKEA I…

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A Parisian Cabinet of Curosities - Deyrolle, photo Francis Hammond