Flower : exploring the world in bloom /

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...

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Other Authors: Clarke, Victoria (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : Phaidon Press, 2020.
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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.
Physical Description:351 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 30 x 26 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (page 341) and index.
ISBN:9781838660857
1838660852