LEADER 02493nam 22004813 450 001 9910984662203321 005 20240430220324.0 010 $a9781789148022 010 $a1789148022 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC30676945 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL30676945 035 $a(CKB)27935707600041 035 $a(Exl-AI)30676945 035 $a(OCoLC)1393138090 035 $a(EXLCZ)9927935707600041 100 $a20230808d2023 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcnu|||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 14$aThe Beauty of the Flower $eThe Art and Science of Botanical Illustration 205 $a1st ed. 210 1$aLondon :$cReaktion Books, Limited,$d2023. 210 4$dİ2023. 215 $a1 online resource (329 pages) 311 08$a9781789147803 311 08$a1789147808 327 $aCover -- 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. 330 $aThe 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.$7Generated by AI. 606 $aBotanical illustration$7Generated by AI 606 $aPlants in art$7Generated by AI 615 0$aBotanical illustration 615 0$aPlants in art 676 $a580.222 700 $aHarris$b Stephen A$092704 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910984662203321 996 $aThe Beauty of the Flower$94333056 997 $aUNINA