The attitudes of animals in motion, illustrated with the zoopraxiscope

"The Attitudes of Animals in Motion, illustrated with the zoopraxiscope" by Eadweard Muybridge is a late 19th-century scientific exploration into how animals move, especially four-legged creatures such as horses. Using photography, the book examines and clarifies animal locomotion, showcasing groundbreaking techniques to study and picture movement. Muybridge breaks down gaits like walking, trotting, and galloping, using his zoopraxiscope to visually analyze and correct common misunderstandings about the motion of these amazing animals. Through careful observation and experimentations, the book merges art and science by revealing the beauty and mechanics of movement.