BOISE, ID.- John James Audubon (1785 –
1851) is
known throughout the world for setting the standard against which all
wildlife
art is measured. He assured his place in art history by changing forever
the way
birds are illustrated. While replicating physical features with uncanny
reality,
he incorporated narrative elements and aesthetic touches that made the
birds
come alive in their natural environments and elevated the images to the
status
of fine art.