A Passion for Plants: Contemporary Botanical Masterworks
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| Rating | : | 4.55 (614 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0304361666 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 264 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-05-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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“International interest in this distinctive art form was renewed by Sherwood, whose personal collection is considered the world’s most comprehensive. Captivating and commanding, this opulent compilation superbly show-cases vivid new interpretations of familiar subjects.” —Booklist. “Equally important for both botanical and art collections.”—Library Journal.
It has not only prospered but is continuing to develop in new and exciting ways and this beautiful work showcases the talents that are around today. Still popular today, it is found adorning stationery items, wallpaper and textiles and is undergoing a resurgence of interest, in part due to Shirley wanting to share her passion with others. - Lucy Watson . Originally done to provide a visual record of plants from as long ago as the Ancient World, it reached its heyday during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries with artists such as Redoute, the Bauer Brothers and Ehret, creating masterpieces
Shirley Sherwood read botany at Oxford University and gained a D.Phil while working in the area of drug research. . She is a judge on the Botanical Painting Committee of the Royal Horticultural Society, Kew, and an honorary trustee of the new American Society for Botanical Artists
Love Botanical Prints Beautiful, full color illustrations, including many full page ones suitable for framing. Nice selection.. Five Stars Online shopper for sure Beautiful botanicals. "Excellent" according to Judith Balfour. An absolute treasure trove of the wonderful botanical art of many of the world's best artists. It is a great asset to my collection.