{"title":"Hope Werness","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Hope Werness, an author renowned for merging the realms of art, culture, and nature into her work. Her insightful writing invites readers to explore the intricate connections between the natural world and human creativity. With books such as \u003cem\u003eThe Secret Language of Plants\u003c\/em\u003e, Werness eloquently unravels the mystical narratives that plants hold, making it a fascinating journey for anyone interested in the subtle but profound ways that plants communicate and influence cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into Werness' works to experience a harmonious blend of artistic exploration and botanical wonder. Her books are ideal for those who appreciate the arts and wish to deepen their understanding of the cultural significance hidden within the green tapestry of our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoin us in celebrating Hope Werness, whose writings paint a vivid picture of how deeply intertwined humanity is with nature, offering both an educational and an inspiring perspective on the art of living.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-secret-language-of-plants-by-hope-werness-9780500028179","title":"The Secret Language of Plants","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn elegant reference guide to the meaning of plants in art and life.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom early Egyptian reverence for the acacia and the lotus, to the Victorian language of flowers and the works of Vincent Van Gogh and Georgia O'Keeffe, we have long sought meaning in nature. Significance has often been ascribed to particular plants, referencing their uses as food or medicine, their associations with saints and heroes, or more abstract or aesthetic qualities like fortitude, beauty, and strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWeaving together botany, mythology, folklore, religious texts, and centuries of art and literature, this richly illustrated, elegant reference guide engages the cultural significance and underlying meanings of over fifty plants. Each entry is accompanied by a work of art or botanical illustration, bringing together the world of art and plants in an elegant and seamless fashion and deepening our understanding of how plants have been used by artists in the past and what they mean to us today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the ideal reference volume for the artistically inspired botanist as well as a pleasure to read and leaf through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46837531902188,"sku":"9780500028179","price":60.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/c8a5720cb092afb7e12e66e8c785d370.jpg?v=1758652679"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/hope-werness.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}