Flora: Gardens and Plants in Art and Literature

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Watson-Guptill Publications, 2001 - 368 pagina's
Gardens are reflections of paradise, sanctuaries from the daily grind. Every culture reflects the beauty of the garden, and Flora displays wonderful images of flowers and gardens from a wide variety of societies and historical periods.



Featuring 300 gorgeous images from Renaissance masters . . . unique prints and watercolors from Japan and China . . . and magnificent works by contemporary artists, Flora takes readers on a wonderful horticultural journey around the globe and through the ages. This lavish world tour is accompanied by prose and poetry which calms the mind and relaxes the body.

Over de auteur (2001)

Lucie Edward Lucie-Smith is an internationally renowned critic, art historian, poet, lecturer, and broadcaster. He is the author of many biographical critiques, art histories, and general reference books, including Visual Arts in the 20th Century and Adam: the Male Figure in Art. He lives in London, England.

Bibliografische gegevens

TitelFlora: Gardens and Plants in Art and Literature
Watson-Guptill Fine Art Series
AuteurEdward Lucie-Smith
Editiegeïllustreerd
UitgeverWatson-Guptill Publications, 2001
ISBN0823018407, 9780823018406
Lengte368 pagina's
  
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