Fine Art Print : Rodinia prehistoric landscape, artwork
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Rodinia prehistoric landscape, artwork
Rodinia prehistoric landscape. Artwork showing a landscape at the time of the Rodinia supercontinent (1.1 billion to 750 million years ago) during the Neoproterozoic Era. During this period, life evolved from complex cells (eukaryotes) to multicellular life. Life was mostly restricted to the oceans, and complex land plants and animals had yet to emerge. Life on land was mostly restricted to algal mats (seen on rocks). Torrential rains and volcanism (with associated lightning) shaped the barren rocky landscape. The ozone layer had yet to form, and the land was irradiated by high levels of ultraviolet from sunlight
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Alga Algae Early Life Earth Science Ecological Ecology Erupting Evolution Evolutionary Geological Land Lightning Meteorological Meteorology Microbiology Prehistoric Prehistory Rain Raining Rocks Rocky Simple Stormy Supercontinent Ultraviolet Uv Light Volcanic Volcano Weather Barren Land Harsh Microbiological
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the breathtaking beauty of Earth's ancient past with our Media Storehouse Fine Art Print of Rodinia, the prehistoric supercontinent. This exquisite artwork, created by the Science Photo Library, transports you back 1.1 billion years to the Neoproterozoic Era. Witness the majestic landscape of Rodinia, a time when all continents were united, and imagine the wonders that roamed this primordial world. Bring a piece of geological history into your home or office with this stunning, museum-quality print.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This artwork transports us back in time to the ancient era of Rodinia, a supercontinent that existed between 1.1 billion and 750 million years ago during the Neoproterozoic Era. The image depicts a prehistoric landscape devoid of complex land plants and animals, with life primarily confined to the oceans. Algal mats cling tenaciously to rocky surfaces, their green hue contrasting against the barren backdrop. In this harsh environment, torrential rains pour down from stormy skies while volcanic activity rages on, accompanied by flashes of lightning. These forces shape the rugged terrain as they sculpted Earth's early history. It is fascinating to imagine how life evolved during this period; from simple eukaryotic cells to multicellular organisms that would eventually populate our planet. The absence of an ozone layer exposes the land to intense ultraviolet radiation from sunlight, creating a challenging ecological setting for any form of life attempting to thrive on land. This mesmerizing illustration serves as a reminder of our planet's remarkable journey through time and its ever-evolving biological and geological processes. Science Photo Library has masterfully captured this pivotal moment in planetary evolution through their artistic interpretation. As we gaze upon this print, we are transported back millions of years into Earth's past—a testament to both our curiosity about our origins and the incredible power of art in conveying scientific concepts.
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