Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Visual and Verbal Communication (hierarchy name)
4. Visual Works (hierarchy name)
5. visual works (works)
6. [visual works by location or context]

Narrower term/s

• specimens [NP][+]
  • natural history specimens
  • geological specimens
  • DNA microarrays
• mummies (bodies)
• taxidermy mounts
• pelts (animal skins)
• dried flowers

Anotations

Scope note:

Visual works that are derived directly from nature, including formerly living organisms and non-organic objects, and that have been processed, prepared, or altered only in such a way as to preserve or minimally enhance the appearance of the natural object or living organism. For natural materials, see the specific term in the Materials hierarchy.