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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.
The Art of Botanical Illustration
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.
A fascinating survey of the time-honoured craft of botanical illustration, this volume traces the history of botanical art from the times of the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans.