The Book of the Tree

Name: The Book of the Tree
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781786276544
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Trees in Art

By Kendra Wilson and Angus Hyland

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Summary

The Book of the Tree is a celebration of trees in art, showcasing works by leading artists, photographers and illustrators from around the world. Featuring a diverse range of artworks, from Egon Schiele's delicate chestnut tree watercolours to Rousseau's exotic forest scenes and David Hockney's tree-lined groves, the book highlights the enduring beauty and inspiration trees provide. Interspersed with short texts about the artists and their connections to specific trees, this charming gift book is a visual and poetic tribute to woodlands, forests and arboreal art.
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Ideal for art-lovers, tree enthusiasts, nature admirers, and anyone seeking a beautifully illustrated and thoughtful gift book celebrating the natural world.

A beautiful and informative gift book of depictions of trees in art

The Book of the Tree is a celebration of trees in art featuring works by some of the world's leading artists, photographers and illustrators.

Description

The Book of the Tree is a celebration of trees in art featuring works by some of the world's leading artists, photographers, and illustrators.

"The tree which moves some to tears of joy is in the eyes of others only a green thing that stands in the way." - William Blake

From stately old oaks to beautiful forests and woods, trees have provided a source of inspiration for artists throughout history.

This charming gift book presents a selection of some of the most beautiful artworks inspired by trees. Interspersed throughout the illustrations are short texts about the artists and their interest in particular trees, from Egon Shiele's delicate watercolours of chestnut trees, to Rousseau's exotic forests, Claire Cansick's vivid woodlands, and Hockney's tree-lined groves.

The Book of the Tree presents a wonderful collection of arboreal art that revels in the enduring beauty of our trees, woodlands, and forests. It is the perfect gift for art-lovers, tree-lovers, and nature-lovers.

More books in the series:

The Book of the Flower by Angus Hyland and Kendra Wilson (9781786272454)
The Book of the Bird by Angus Hyland and Kendra Wilson (9781780677507)
The Book of the Dog by Angus Hyland and Kendra Wilson (9781780676562)
The Book of the Cat by Angus Hyland and Caroline Roberts (9781786270719)
The Book of the Horse by Angus Hyland and Caroline Roberts (9781786272928)

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Praised as "a vast little treasure," this book is celebrated for its ability to fill the world with the vast beauty of trees, appealing to art and nature enthusiasts alike. - The Real: A Newsletter by The Garden Club of America

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786276544

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 March 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Laurence King Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 160.0mm

Height: 204.0mm

Weight: 456g

Pages: 160

Collections

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

About the Author

Angus Hyland is a graduate of the Royal College of Art and a partner at Pentagram Design London. 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, The Book of the Bird and The Book of the Flower for Laurence King.