The beauty of the flower : the art and science of botanical illustration / Stephen A. Harris.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Harris, Stephen A., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Botanical illustration.

Scientific illustration.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (329 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

London, England : Reaktion Books Ltd, [2023]

Summary:

The Beauty of the Flower by Stephen A. Harris delves into the rich history and significance of botanical illustration, examining its role in both science and art since the mid-fifteenth century. The book explores how botanical illustrations have been used to communicate scientific information about plants, and how their purposes have evolved over time. It highlights the technical accuracy required in botanical art and discusses the interplay between aesthetics and scientific data. Harris addresses the challenges faced by botanical illustrators in the age of digital photography and emphasizes the enduring importance of these illustrations in understanding plant diversity and addressing global challenges like food security and biodiversity conservation. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Preface

One: Plant and Page

Two: Themes and Trends

Three: Science and Illustration

Four: Blood and Treasure

Five: Garden and Grove

Six: Inside and Out

Seven: Habit and Habitat

Eight: Observe and Test

Nine: Sweat and Tears

Appendix: Plant Names

References

Further Reading

Acknowledgements

Photo Acknowledgements.

Notes:

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Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9781789148022

1789148022

OCLC:

1393138090