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Ocean art : from the shore to the deep / Helen Scales

This illustrated study explores the history of marine art from antiquity to the present, featuring fine art and scientific illustrations. It examines how artistic depictions of sea creatures influence human perceptions of the ocean and the need for marine conservation.

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