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Embark on a captivating journey through nature and artistry with **The Golden Age of Botanical Art**. This exquisite book chronicles the rich history and stunning visuals from a time when explorers became artists, transforming their discoveries into breathtaking illustrations. From botanical illustrations in China and India to the adventurous sketchbooks of Himalayan explorers, each page encapsulates the wonders of flora from around the globe. This comprehensive collection features timeless works by celebrated botanical artists such as Ehret and Bauer, showcasing a myriad of rarely published images from the Royal Botanical Gardens in Kew. Whether you are a lover of nature, an art aficionado, or a history enthusiast, this book is a treasure trove of insight and beauty. Perfect for enhancing your coffee table collection or as a thoughtful gift for someone passionate about botanical art, this brand-new volume (ISBN: 9780233005423) offers a unique exploration of the interplay between nature and art. Shipping for this item is free, with delivery expected within 6 weeks. Please note that orders cannot be canceled once placed.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780233005423
Year: 2018
Publisher: Welbeck Publishing
Description:
The Golden Age of Botanical Art brings together the stories of the intrepid explorers some of whom became botanical artists by default and the many professional artists who recorded the flora that they discovered on their travels and expeditions. From some of the earliest attempts at art to the plant hunters of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the images produced in the study of plants have held a fascination for all those who love nature.
Truly global in its scope, this beautifully illustrated book moves across centuries and continents looking at the artistry of China and India, delving into the sketchbooks of explorers in the Himalayas and following the voyages of those who discovered new worlds and new species as far apart as Russia and South America. Alongside special features on key figures in the botanical art world, The Golden Age of Botanical Art highlights the work of some of the great names of botanical art, including Ehret and Bauer. Included within is a host of rarely published and previously unpublished images from the Royal Botanical Gardens in Kew, as well as an outline on how what might have been a pastime for some also made a significant contribution to our understanding of the world and the glories of nature.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780233005423
Year: 2018
Publisher: Welbeck Publishing
Description:
The Golden Age of Botanical Art brings together the stories of the intrepid explorers some of whom became botanical artists by default and the many professional artists who recorded the flora that they discovered on their travels and expeditions. From some of the earliest attempts at art to the plant hunters of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the images produced in the study of plants have held a fascination for all those who love nature.
Truly global in its scope, this beautifully illustrated book moves across centuries and continents looking at the artistry of China and India, delving into the sketchbooks of explorers in the Himalayas and following the voyages of those who discovered new worlds and new species as far apart as Russia and South America. Alongside special features on key figures in the botanical art world, The Golden Age of Botanical Art highlights the work of some of the great names of botanical art, including Ehret and Bauer. Included within is a host of rarely published and previously unpublished images from the Royal Botanical Gardens in Kew, as well as an outline on how what might have been a pastime for some also made a significant contribution to our understanding of the world and the glories of nature.