Home Ocean (History of the Aquarium)

Author: (German) Brunnell, translated by Li Shilong
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Publishing Date: 2006-06-01
Features: In the fascinating history of the aquarium, as this remarkable invention becomes increasingly popular in people's lives, Brunnell explores its development trajectory from a cultural and social perspective. He tells the story of the aquarium's evolution from its humble beginnings as a crude scientific observation tool to its role as an exquisite room decoration during the Victorian era to satisfy curiosity about the ocean, and then to the transformation of public aquariums today. He also documents the shift in human attitudes towards the ocean—from wariness and reverence to bringing the ocean into our homes. The book also includes many interesting anecdotes about leisure and fashion throughout history, and over a hundred engravings and printed patterns from the 19th century give you a sense of being immersed in the Victorian era.