The Ocean at Home - The History of Aquarium Invention

Author: Bruneel
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: In the fascinating history of the aquarium, as this remarkable invention becomes increasingly popular in people's lives, Bruneel explores its development trajectory from a cultural and social perspective. He tells the story of the aquarium evolving from its humble beginnings as a crude scientific observation tool to intricate room decorations during the Victorian era to satisfy curiosity about the ocean, and then to the evolution of public aquariums today, as well as the shift in human attitudes toward the ocean—from wariness and reverence to bringing the ocean into our homes. The book also highlights many interesting anecdotes about leisure and fashion that have emerged in the historical evolution, with over a hundred engravings and printed patterns from the 19th century, giving you a sense of being immersed in the Victorian era.