The greatest botanical illustrators throughout the history of the genre are presented in this fascinating and beautifully-printed survey. Beginning with the ancient Egyptians, plants, flowers, and herbs have been the subject of the artist's attention. Author Lys de Bray explains why skilled botanical art is better -- and of more use to posterity -- than the best photographs.
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The greatest botanical illustrators throughout the history of the genre are presented in this fascinating and beautifully-printed survey. Beginning with the ancient Egyptians, plants, flowers, and herbs have been the subject of the artist's attention. Author Lys de Bray explains why skilled botanical art is better -- and of more use to posterity -- than the best photographs.
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Add this copy of The Art of Botanical Illustration: the Classic to cart. $53.70, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Knickerbocker Pr.
Add this copy of The Art of Botanical Illustration: the Classic to cart. $100.00, very good condition, Sold by Half Moon Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Kingston, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Knickerbocker Pr.
