Ever wondered what Changi looked like before the airport was built? Or how scientists documented Singapore'swildlife before cameras existed?
From a rare Shore Pit Viper drawing to a Japanese woodblock print of the Singapore Botanic Gardens, discover the fascinating world of natural history illustrations with Kathy Poh, Oral Historian from the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, NUS, and Dr Michele Rodda, Senior Researcher/Curator from Singapore Botanic Gardens, NParks, as they delve into how these nature illustrations continue to shape our understanding ofSingapore's natural heritage. Plus, find out why these old-school drawings are still giving modern cameras a run for their money!
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Find the transcript for this episode here.
Mentioned in the episode:
· Illustrations of Indian Zoology
· Kubota Beisen’s woodblock prints of Singapore in 1889
· Eugen von Ransonnet’s lithographic print of Changi in 1876
· James de Alwis’ painting of Nervillia singaporensis in 1891 which was described in Singapore in 2020
· More on Signify
· More on Singapore Herbarium’s digitalisationefforts
Kathy and Michele’s recommendations:
