02493nam 22004813 450 991098466220332120240430220324.097817891480221789148022(MiAaPQ)EBC30676945(Au-PeEL)EBL30676945(CKB)27935707600041(Exl-AI)30676945(OCoLC)1393138090(EXLCZ)992793570760004120230808d2023 uy 0engurcnu||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierThe Beauty of the Flower The Art and Science of Botanical Illustration1st ed.London :Reaktion Books, Limited,2023.©2023.1 online resource (329 pages)9781789147803 1789147808 Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- One: Plant and Page -- Two: Themes and Trends -- Three: Science and Illustration -- Four: Blood and Treasure -- Five: Garden and Grove -- Six: Inside and Out -- Seven: Habit and Habitat -- Eight: Observe and Test -- Nine: Sweat and Tears -- Appendix: Plant Names -- References -- Further Reading -- Acknowledgements -- Photo Acknowledgements.The Beauty of the Flower by Stephen A. Harris delves into the rich history and significance of botanical illustration, examining its role in both science and art since the mid-fifteenth century. The book explores how botanical illustrations have been used to communicate scientific information about plants, and how their purposes have evolved over time. It highlights the technical accuracy required in botanical art and discusses the interplay between aesthetics and scientific data. Harris addresses the challenges faced by botanical illustrators in the age of digital photography and emphasizes the enduring importance of these illustrations in understanding plant diversity and addressing global challenges like food security and biodiversity conservation.Generated by AI.Botanical illustrationGenerated by AIPlants in artGenerated by AIBotanical illustrationPlants in art580.222Harris Stephen A92704MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910984662203321The Beauty of the Flower4333056UNINA