A GARDEN EDEN. MASTERPIECES OF BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATION/ H. WALTER LACK
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As a marvelous tribute to botanical art, A Garden Eden brings together science and art under one roof, skillfully curated by the eminent scholar H. Walter Lack. This profusely illustrated edition from Taschen is both a visual delight and an academic resource, transporting the reader through centuries of plant exploration and artistic expression.
The volume, a veritable hothouse of over one hundred botanically intricate prints distinctly documenting the natural world with equal parts precision and poetic detail, extends itself in several languages. Each plant portrait, emanating from rare herbals, manuscripts, and botanical compendiums, captures the frail textures, luminous hues, and structural intricacies of flora from across the globe. The book invites both garden lovers and artists, as well as anyone with an appreciation for nature, to gaze at the wonders of biodiversity through the eyes of the greatest botanical illustrators of the ages.
Beyond mere illustrations, A Garden Eden encompasses a large swathe in the history of botanical art. H. Walter Lack, among the world's leading authorities on botanical history, communicates observations that unify beauty with scientific worth. The book further documents artistic veneration and scientific inquiry as it has played out over generations: from the Renaissance drawings to the Enlightenment studies of how plants have inspired artists and scientists alike.
A book on the larger side, sized to enhance the rich detail of each plate, it is a wonderful addition to a library that honors the intersection of art, nature, and knowledge. An eternal tribute to the botanical wonders of our planet, A Garden Eden will be a prized possession for collectors, educators, and anyone seeking inspiration from the natural realm.
Details:
• Publisher: Taschen America LLC
• Edition: Illustrated
• Language: Multilingual
• Pages: 511
• Country of Origin: United Kingdom
• Dimensions: 16.6 x 41 x 22.4 cm
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