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Books > Arts & Architecture > Art forms, treatments & subjects > Art treatments & subjects > Iconography, subjects depicted in art > Nature in art, still life, landscapes & seascapes > Botanical art
Unattainable North Korean Art curates a collection of paintings
from fifty-eight artists from the Democratic People's Republic of
Korea ("DPRK"). Centring on the theme of nature, the paintings
portray geographical sites and citizens of DPRK. Art and literature
feature as a poignant role in inspiring the DPRK people to
contribute to the development of DPRK, the collection not only
exhibits the artistic skills of the artists, but offers an
opportunity to discover DPRK from the people's perspective.
This is an illustrated volume that presents a selection of the
manuscripts, herbals, and printed botanical texts from the Rare
Book Collection at Dumbarton Oaks. Representing pivotal works in
the intellectual history of Europe from the 16th to the 20th
centuries, these drawings, books, and manuscripts are among the
most significant materials conserved in the Rare Book Reading Room.
This book contains lessons that are developed in a basic
step-by-step process that builds in complexity. All demonstrations
feature the delicate, exquisitely rendered, botanically accurate
work of the author. A thorough immersion in the art of botanical
drawing, this book will attract both aspiring and more experienced
artists seeking scientific accuracy and the illusion of 3-dimension
in their botanical artwork. Based on author Wendy Hollender's
classroom demonstrations at the New York Botanical Garden,
"Botanical Drawing in Color" is grounded in the basic principles of
drawing as they apply to the botanical forms of plants and flowers.
Coloured pencil techniques and colour theory are introduced to help
artists create realistic forms and naturalistic colours. An
emphasis is placed on close observation of plants and their life
cycle, so that readers can deepen their understanding of the
natural world.
Botanical and scientific illustration share many common themes -
the meticulous observation, the crucial composition, the precision
of rendering and the accuracy of colour are all intrinsic to this
niche genre of art. In this beautiful book, Sarah Jane Humphrey
explains the techniques of the botanical artist but also introduces
ideas for scientific illustration, so that the illustrator has a
fuller understanding when rendering the natural world. Detailed
instruction on all aspects of illustration is given, from
application and materials to research and field trips. There is
practical advice on using monochrome and colour theory to bring
your illustration to life. Illustrated with over 200 of the
author's exquisite illustrations, it is an invaluable companion for
both beginners and experienced artists, as well as a source of
inspiration and joy.
Botanical gardens brought together the great diversity of the
Earth's flora. They displaced nature from forest and foothill and
re-arranged it to reveal something of the scientific principles
underpinning the apparent chaos of the wild. Through a study of
three botanical gardens, belonging to the University of Cambridge,
the Royal Dublin Society and the Belfast Natural History Society,
this book shows how the design and display of such gardens was not
determined by scientific principles alone. It explores how the
final outcome involved a complex interplay of ideas about place,
identity, empire, botanical science and aesthetics, creating spaces
that would educate the mind as well as please the senses. This
highly engaging book offers a wealth of fresh insights into both
the history and development of botanical gardens as well as
connections between science and aesthetics.
Lucian Freud's portraits are known for their spectacular detail and
unflinching gaze. Although Freud brought the same qualities to his
paintings and drawings of plants, flowers, and landscapes, these
are largely unknown. This elegant book shows how working with
plants emboldened Freud to experiment with style and composition.
Reproduced in sumptuous plates that allow readers to indulge in
exquisite detail, seventy-five works - including Two Plants,
Bananas, Cyclamen, The Painter's Garden, and Interior at Paddington
- reveal Freud's singular approach to plant life. Readers
unfamiliar with this aspect of Freud's work will find many
similarities to his portraits - earthy palettes, unconventional
rawness, and assiduous attention to detail. From the delicate
realism of the cyclamens' petals to the bold brushstrokes that
immortalize his overgrown garden, readers will appreciate Freud's
ability to portray plants in new and personal ways. Comparative
illustrations from throughout art history accompany essays on the
history of plants in art and an appreciation of Freud's oeuvre.
This monograph is a tremendous contribution to Freud's legacy, one
that will enrich his admirers' discernment while also introducing
his thoroughly original depictions of plants to a new audience.
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