An afternoon of talks at the Maison de l'animal exploring the place of animals in our history, heritage, and cinema.
What role do animals play in our history and culture? What do they reveal about our relationship with the living world? The Maison de l'animal invites you to an afternoon of talks with authors, historians, and animal-sector professionals. A journey through the collections of the Muséum national d'histoire naturelle. The Museum national d’histoire naturelle houses nearly 68 million specimens: animals, plants, minerals, fossils, and objects. Nicolas Gilsoul, an author and illustrator, and Jacques Cuisin, a collections conservation officer, will introduce you to the treasures of this institution through a journey across time and space. An invitation to marvel at the richness of the living world while becoming aware of the challenges involved in preserving it. They are the authors of Voyages extraordinaires au Museum national d’histoire naturelle. Animals as witnesses to history Historian Nicolas Baron, a specialist in animal history, will revisit the fate of animals during the siege of Paris and the Commune of 1870–1871. This talk highlights these often-overlooked participants in history and examines the relationship between human societies and the animal world. He is the author of L'année terrible des animaux, Un regard inédit sur le siège et la Commune de Paris 1870-1871. Animals in front of the camera Manuel Thomas, an animal coordinator for film productions, will share his experience working with canine actors. He will introduce his profession and the practices used to ensure that animals are treated with respect and kept safe and well on set. After the talks, the attending authors will hold a book-signing session. Books will be available for purchase thanks to the L’arbre à lettres bookstore. You can also explore the exhibition “Voyages extraordinaires au Muséum national d’histoire naturelle,” featuring large-format reproductions of illustrations from the book.
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Source: paris.fr — photo: Jules_Ferat_Musée_Carnavalet