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The Art of the Garden

Denise Delaurentis

  • Categorie: Kunst & Fotografie
  • EAN: 9780764324079
Collecting Antique Botanical Prints
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Taal:en
Bindwijze:Hardcover
Oorspronkelijke releasedatum:17 augustus 2006
Aantal pagina's:288
Illustraties:Met illustraties
Betrokkenen
Hoofdauteur:Denise Delaurentis
Tweede Auteur:Hollie Powers Holt
Co Auteur:Hollie Powers Holt
Hoofduitgeverij:Schiffer Publishing Ltd
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Editie:illustrated edition
Extra groot lettertype:Nee
Product breedte:230 mm
Product hoogte:32 mm
Product lengte:311 mm
Studieboek:Nee
Verpakking breedte:229 mm
Verpakking hoogte:304 mm
Verpakking lengte:305 mm
Verpakkingsgewicht:2259 g


Productbeschrijving

An essential reference, this gorgeous book documents the magnificent botanical prints produced by notable artists of the 17th through the turn of the 20th centuries. Celebrated artists include Basil Besler, Maria Sybilla Merian, Mark Catesby, Georg Ehret, George Brookshaw, Robert John Thornton, Pierre Joseph Redoute, and many others. Illustrated with over 300 full-color images of original and valuable botanical prints, this book fills a void in the literature, as few good botanical references remain in print. The text recounts the fascinating lives and passions of the artists and their patrons, the technical advances in printmaking, and the history and cultural influences that shaped the depiction of flowers, plants, and trees. Also discussed are many variables affecting the values of original antique botanical prints including condition, rarity, historical significance, and aesthetic appeal. A range of prices is included to guide you in your collecting and a section on framing, displaying, and proper storage makes this an indispensable reference. A fascinating book for collectors of botanical prints, gardeners, and those interested in the history of flowers.