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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
For over 50 years between the 1760s and the early 19th century, the
pioneers who sailed from Europe to explore the Pacific brought back
glimpses of this new world in the form of oil paintings,
watercolours and drawings - a sensational view of a part of the
world few would ever see. Today these works represent a fascinating
and inspiring perspective from the frontier of discovery. It was
Sir Joseph Banks, President of the Royal Society, who popularised
the placement of professional artists on British ships of
exploration. They captured striking and memorable images of
everything they encountered: exotic landscapes, beautiful flora and
fauna, as well as remarkable portraits of indigenous peoples. These
earliest views of the Pacific, particularly Australia, were
designed to promote the new world as enticing, to make it seem
familiar, to encourage further exploration and, ultimately, British
settlement. Drawing on both private and public collections from
around the world, this lavish book collects together oil paintings,
watercolours, drawings, prints and other documents from those
voyages, and presents a unique glimpse into an age where science
and art became irrevocably entwined.
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.
An essential reference, this gorgeous book documents the
magnificent botanical prints produced by notable artists of the
17th through the turn of the 20th centuries. Celebrated artists
include Basil Besler, Maria Sybilla Merian, Mark Catesby, Georg
Ehret, George Brookshaw, Robert John Thornton, Pierre Joseph
Redoute, and many others. Illustrated with over 300 full-color
images of original and valuable botanical prints, this book fills a
void in the literature, as few good botanical references remain in
print. The text recounts the fascinating lives and passions of the
artists and their patrons, the technical advances in printmaking,
and the history and cultural influences that shaped the depiction
of flowers, plants, and trees. Also discussed are many variables
affecting the values of original antique botanical prints including
condition, rarity, historical significance, and aesthetic appeal. A
range of prices is included to guide you in your collecting and a
section on framing, displaying, and proper storage makes this an
indispensable reference. A fascinating book for collectors of
botanical prints, gardeners, and those interested in the history of
flowers.
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.
Very little is known about The Green Florilegium. Neither signed
nor dated, it is generally attributed to the German painter Hans
Simon Holtzbecker and originates from the library at Gottorp Castle
in Schleswig, on the border of Germany and Denmark. The album now
resides at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen. Recently the
book was painstakingly restored, allowing the delicate
illustrations to come to new life in their original colors. This
beautiful and affordable volume reproduces the original work of 400
botanical illustrations in its entirety. It also includes an
introductory essay and captions with basic information on each
flower. This lovely book is a must-have for lovers of botanical
illustration and a sublime example of the art of conservation.
This is the story of Marianne North, an unmarried middle-aged
Victorian lady of comfortable means, set off in 1871 on her first
expedition to make a pictorial record of the tropical and exotic
plants of the world. Marianne produced more than 800 paintings
which are housed in a special gallery at Kew. Now in second edtion,
this book provides an overview of her paintings and the Marianne
North Gallery (built under her patronage) where almost all her
paintings hang, the history of the gallery and its architecture and
its restoration. The beautiful gift book details Marianne's life
and travels, fully illustrated throughout with her stunning
botanical paintings. This second edition of the bestseller features
updated information and the new format allows Marianne's paintings
to be reproduced on a larger scale.
Revered by gardeners the world over since they were first
introduced into cultivation from Asia over 300 years ago, magnolias
have lost none of their allure, with many new introductions
beautifying gardens worldwide. Magnolias in Art and Cultivation is
the first illustrated book on magnolias and contains information on
all species and around 100 hybrids. With over 150 botanical
paintings, artist Barbara Oozeerally captures these plants in
breathtakingly beautiful detail; described by botanical art
collector Dr Shirley Sherwood as 'an extraordinary series of
important and beautiful plant portraits'. The informative and
authoritative text by Jim Gardiner accompanies these paintings and
provides a variety of information about magnolias, including their
cultivation; together with Stephen A. Spongberg's full botanical
descriptions. This is a truly unique volume which will be sought
after by gardener and artist alike! Some of the paintings from the
book will be exhibited in the Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical
Art at Kew, 15 January - August 2014.
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