Author: M. H. Lazarus
Publisher: National Museum Wales
ISBN: 9780720005257
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
There are over 7,000 botanical illustrations in the collections of the National Museums & Galleries of Wales, now comprehensively catalogued for the first time
Catalogue of Botanical Prints and Drawings at the National Museums & Galleries of Wales
Author: M. H. Lazarus
Publisher: National Museum Wales
ISBN: 9780720005257
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
There are over 7,000 botanical illustrations in the collections of the National Museums & Galleries of Wales, now comprehensively catalogued for the first time
Publisher: National Museum Wales
ISBN: 9780720005257
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
There are over 7,000 botanical illustrations in the collections of the National Museums & Galleries of Wales, now comprehensively catalogued for the first time
Collections Vol 14 N4
Author: Juilee Decker
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1538119986
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 165
Book Description
This issue of the journal and its sister (14.03) bring together sixteen contributions from scholars from a variety of perspectives around the topic of Women & Collections.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1538119986
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 165
Book Description
This issue of the journal and its sister (14.03) bring together sixteen contributions from scholars from a variety of perspectives around the topic of Women & Collections.
Contemporary Botanical Artists
Author: Shirley Sherwood
Publisher: George Weidenfeld & Nicholson
ISBN: 9780297822707
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Presents a collection of botanical paintings along with descriptions of the artists' techniques and backgrounds.
Publisher: George Weidenfeld & Nicholson
ISBN: 9780297822707
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Presents a collection of botanical paintings along with descriptions of the artists' techniques and backgrounds.
Seeing the Forest for the Trees
Author: Gordon Bonan
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108487521
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 327
Book Description
Planting trees to improve climate is an age-old idea, once refuted in scientific dispute more than a century ago, and reborn today with climate change worries. Spanning the 1500s to the present, this book examines the history and science of forest-climate influences, and forest management to mitigate climate change.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108487521
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 327
Book Description
Planting trees to improve climate is an age-old idea, once refuted in scientific dispute more than a century ago, and reborn today with climate change worries. Spanning the 1500s to the present, this book examines the history and science of forest-climate influences, and forest management to mitigate climate change.
Treasures of Botanical Art
Author: Shirley Sherwood
Publisher: Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
ISBN: 9781842466636
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Reveals the history of botanical painting, its beauty and science, with works from two renowned collections and over one hundred significant artists, dating from the late 1400s through to today. Paintings featured from the Kew collection include works by well-known artists the Bauer brothers, Redoute, Ehret, Fitch, Lilian Snelling and Margaret Mee as well as many lesser known artists. Contemporary works are featured from the Sherwood collection by a host of international artists. Over 200 stunning botanical paintings are showcased in this gift book, accompanied with informative text on the origins, history and relevance of botanical art, as well as information on the plants themselves. Biographies of over 120 artists are provided at the end of the book, revealing the historical and international background of this genre."--
Publisher: Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
ISBN: 9781842466636
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Reveals the history of botanical painting, its beauty and science, with works from two renowned collections and over one hundred significant artists, dating from the late 1400s through to today. Paintings featured from the Kew collection include works by well-known artists the Bauer brothers, Redoute, Ehret, Fitch, Lilian Snelling and Margaret Mee as well as many lesser known artists. Contemporary works are featured from the Sherwood collection by a host of international artists. Over 200 stunning botanical paintings are showcased in this gift book, accompanied with informative text on the origins, history and relevance of botanical art, as well as information on the plants themselves. Biographies of over 120 artists are provided at the end of the book, revealing the historical and international background of this genre."--
The Directory of Museums & Living Displays
Author: Kenneth Hudson
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1349070149
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1067
Book Description
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1349070149
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1067
Book Description
The History of Natural History
Author: Gavin D. R. Bridson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Natural history
Languages : en
Pages : 1114
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Natural history
Languages : en
Pages : 1114
Book Description
Rhs Botanical Illustration
Author: Charlotte Brooks
Publisher: Acc Art Books
ISBN: 9781788840149
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book presents a cross-section of recent Royal Horticultural Society gold medalists from around the world. The RHS awards its gold medal only to the most outstanding exhibitions, encouraging the international artistic community to perform to the highest standard. The illustrations gathered in these pages demonstrate great attention to detail, masterful color work, and outstanding technical skill.
Publisher: Acc Art Books
ISBN: 9781788840149
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book presents a cross-section of recent Royal Horticultural Society gold medalists from around the world. The RHS awards its gold medal only to the most outstanding exhibitions, encouraging the international artistic community to perform to the highest standard. The illustrations gathered in these pages demonstrate great attention to detail, masterful color work, and outstanding technical skill.
Botanical Illustration
Author: Leigh Ann Gale
Publisher: The Crowood Press
ISBN: 178500428X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 465
Book Description
Botanical Illustration - the complete guide explains the processes and methods behind this beautiful art genre. It highlights the importance of the requisite skills of close observation, accurate drawing and attention to detail. Leigh Ann Gale is a leading botanical artist and tutor, and she generously demonstrates her approach in this book. Her worked example of fuchsia magellanica clearly shows the varied stages of an illustration. Along with step-by-step instructions to a range of subjects, this book is beautifully illustrated with over 350 images, diagrams and paintings of her and her students' work. This book is a source of inspiration as well as a definitive guide, and the contents include: introduction to botany and a comprehensive botanical glossary; a case study demonstrating each stage of a worked example, including the selection and preparation of a subject, observational drawings, composition skills and painting processes; step-by-step instruction covering many subjects, from creating shine on leaves and berries, to painting white flowers and depicting hairs on leaves and stems; a guide to colour theory and how to mix colours accurately to match your specimens and make the most of your watercolour palette; and ideas on how to continue, and develop your own style of botanical illustration. This book will be of great interest to all botanical artists, natural history artists, watercolourists, gardeners and natural historians and is lavishly illustrated with 391 colour images.
Publisher: The Crowood Press
ISBN: 178500428X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 465
Book Description
Botanical Illustration - the complete guide explains the processes and methods behind this beautiful art genre. It highlights the importance of the requisite skills of close observation, accurate drawing and attention to detail. Leigh Ann Gale is a leading botanical artist and tutor, and she generously demonstrates her approach in this book. Her worked example of fuchsia magellanica clearly shows the varied stages of an illustration. Along with step-by-step instructions to a range of subjects, this book is beautifully illustrated with over 350 images, diagrams and paintings of her and her students' work. This book is a source of inspiration as well as a definitive guide, and the contents include: introduction to botany and a comprehensive botanical glossary; a case study demonstrating each stage of a worked example, including the selection and preparation of a subject, observational drawings, composition skills and painting processes; step-by-step instruction covering many subjects, from creating shine on leaves and berries, to painting white flowers and depicting hairs on leaves and stems; a guide to colour theory and how to mix colours accurately to match your specimens and make the most of your watercolour palette; and ideas on how to continue, and develop your own style of botanical illustration. This book will be of great interest to all botanical artists, natural history artists, watercolourists, gardeners and natural historians and is lavishly illustrated with 391 colour images.
Rare Book Review
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antiquarian booksellers
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antiquarian booksellers
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description