Description |
351 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 30 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 341) and index. |
Summary |
Takes readers on a journey across continents and cultures to discover the endless ways artists and image-makers have employed floral motifs throughout history. Showcasing the diversity of blooms from all over the world, Flower spans a wide range of styles and media - from art, botanical illustrations, and sculptures to floral arrangements, film stills, and textiles - and follows a visually stunning sequence with works, regardless of period, thoughtfully paired to allow interesting and revealing juxtapositions between them. |
Awards |
Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries (CBHL) Annual Literature Award - Nominee, 2021 |
Subject |
Flowers in art.
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Botanical illustration.
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Decoration and ornament -- Plant forms.
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floral patterns. (CStmoGRI)aat300010135
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Botanical illustration. (OCoLC)fst00836840
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Decoration and ornament -- Plant forms.
(OCoLC)fst00889195
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Flower arrangement in art. (OCoLC)fst00927807
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Flowers in art. (OCoLC)fst00927909
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Added Author |
Clarke, Victoria, editor.
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ISBN |
9781838660857 (hardcover) |
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1838660852 (hardcover) |
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