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Kateretidae also known as short-winged flower beetles are a family of beetles in the superfamily Cucujoidea. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] There are 10 extant and 4 extinct genera , and at least 40 described species .
Insects have found uses in art, as in other aspects of culture, both symbolically and physically, from ancient times. Artforms include the direct usage of beetlewing ( elytra ) in paintings, textiles, and jewellery, as well as the representation of insects in fine arts such as paintings and sculpture.
The idea for the manual was taken up by a former pupil of Nicolas Robert, Catherine Perrot , received at the Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture (1682): The Royal Lessons, or the Method of Painting Miniatures of Flowers and Birds, based on an Explanation of the Books on Flowers and Birds by the late Nicolas Robert, Flower painter [39 ...
Flowers in a glass vase on a balustrade with colunnade: 1689: 79:25: San Diego Museum of Art: San Diego, CA Spray of flowers with insects and butterflies on a marble slab: 1690s: 36.6 cm x 30.4 cm: PD.38-1975: Fitzwilliam Museum: Cambridge Posy of flowers, with a red admiral butterfly, on a marble ledge: ca. 1695: 34.5 cm x 27.3 cm: Private ...
Flower chafers are a group of scarab beetles comprising the subfamily Cetoniinae. Many species are diurnal and visit flowers for pollen and nectar, or to browse on the petals. Some species also feed on fruit. The group is also called fruit and flower chafers, flower beetles and flower scarabs. There are around 4,000 species, many of them still ...
The Mordellidae are a family of beetles commonly known as tumbling flower beetles for the typical irregular movements they make when escaping predators, or as pintail beetles due to their abdominal tip which aids them in performing these tumbling movements. [citation needed] Worldwide, there are about 1500 species. [1]
A line drawing is the most direct means of expression. This type of drawing without shading or lightness, is usually the first to be attempted by an artist.It may be somewhat limited in effect, yet it conveys dimension, movement, structure and mood; it can also suggest texture to some extent.
Beetlewing, or beetlewing art, is an ancient craft technique using iridescent beetle wings practiced traditionally in Thailand, Myanmar, India, China and Japan. Notable beetlewing garments include Lady Curzon's peacock dress (1903) and a costume dress worn by the actress Ellen Terry as Lady Macbeth , depicted in the painting Ellen Terry as Lady ...