{"title":"Martyn Rix","description":"\u003cp\u003eMartyn Rix explores the rich intersections of art and nature, offering readers beautifully illustrated volumes that celebrate botanical history and artistry. His works reveal the exquisite detail and craftsmanship behind botanical illustrations, inviting readers to appreciate these scientific artworks as both cultural treasures and historical documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImmersed in arts and culture, Rix's books provide an engaging journey through the golden age of botanical art, blending scholarly insight with stunning visuals. They are ideal for those fascinated by the natural world, botanical art, and the stories plants tell through the hands of gifted artists.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-golden-age-of-botanical-art-by-martyn-rix-9780233005423","title":"The Golden Age of Botanical Art","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe Golden Age of Botanical Art\u003c\/i\u003e brings together the stories of the intrepid explorers   some of whom became botanical artists by default   and the many professional artists who recorded the flora that they discovered on their travels and expeditions. From some of the earliest attempts at art to the plant hunters of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the images produced in the study of plants have held a fascination for all those who love nature. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTruly global in its scope, this beautifully illustrated book moves across centuries and continents looking at the artistry of China and India, delving into the sketchbooks of explorers in the Himalayas and following the voyages of those who discovered new worlds and new species as far apart as Russia and South America. Alongside special features on key figures in the botanical art world, \u003ci\u003eThe Golden Age of Botanical Art\u003c\/i\u003e highlights the work of some of the great names of botanical art, including Ehret and Bauer. Included within is a host of rarely published and previously unpublished images from the Royal Botanical Gardens in Kew, as well as an outline on how what might have been a pastime for some also made a significant contribution to our understanding of the world and the glories of nature.","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47406339981548,"sku":"9780233005423","price":80.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/71kIiu0FieL._SL1500.jpg?v=1773963095"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/martyn-rix.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}