Mathilde Hertz’s bibliography spans 15 years and includes 32 publications. A pioneer in the field of comparative psychology, Hertz studied a wide range of animal species—from hermit crabs to ravens, and most notably bees. Informed by principles of Gestalt psychology, she conducted numerous experiments on animal sensation and perception. Her work significantly shaped the early development of ethology and animal psychology. Despite this, she remains an often-overlooked figure in her field. Drawing on the titles of her articles as well as her own designs, this website serves as a visual guide to her work—a self-initiated design project created in the hope of sparking curiosity and shedding some light on the figure of Mathilde Hertz.
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Each colour represents a subject matter.
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*Some of Mathilde Hertz's own designs are used in the following articles:
1929 - The organisation of the optic field in the bee. I.
1931 - The organisation of the optic field in the bee. III.
1933 - Concerning the figural intensities and qualities in the optical perception of bees.
