The Book of the Flower

Name: The Book of the Flower
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781786272454
Price: 44.99 NZD
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Flowers in Art

By Kendra Wilson and Angus Hyland

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Summary

The Book of the Flower is a beautifully curated collection showcasing floral art by renowned artists, photographers and illustrators. It features works ranging from Georgia O'Keeffe's close-ups of Jimson Weed and cactus flowers to Matisse's roses and Keika Hasegawa's chrysanthemums. Alongside the images, brief texts reveal the artists' personal connections to their chosen flowers, offering an intimate glimpse into the inspiration behind their creations.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book is ideal for enthusiasts of botanical art and illustration, gardeners, and anyone with an appreciation for flowers and natural beauty.

A beautiful and informative gift book of flowers in art

Description

Art is the flower, life is the green leaf - Charles Rennie Mackintosh

Haphazard bunches, formal bouquets, chance arrangements, quiet and thoughtful rural encounters - The Book of the Flower is a sylvan collection of beautiful depictions of flowers by artists, photographers and illustrators.

Interspersed through the illustrations are short texts about the artists and their interest in particular flowers, from Georgia O'Keeffe's sumptuous close-ups of Jimson Weed and cactus flowers to Matisse's roses, Keika Hasegawa's chrysanthemums and Albert York's close study of zinnias. A wonderful collection for fans of botanical art and illustration, gardeners and flower enthusiasts.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786272454

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Laurence King Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 160.0mm

Height: 205.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 160

Collections

Angus Hyland Arts & Culture Kendra Wilson Laurence King Publishing Non-Fiction

About the Author

Angus Hyland is a graduate of the Royal College of Art and a partner at Pentagram Design London. In 2001 he was the co-curator with Roanne Bell of 'Picture This', a British Council exhibition featuring the work of London illustrators. His work for Laurence King includes Hand to Eye (2003, with Roanne Bell), The Picture Book (2010, with Steven Bateman), Symbol (2011), and The Purple Book (2013). Kendra Wilson is the author of My Garden is a Car Park and Other Design Dilemmas, and co-author of The Book of the Dog and The Book of the Bird for Laurence King. She is a regular contributor to the American mega-blog Gardenista and her printed work appears in publications including the Sunday Times and House & Garden.