Biblioflora

A Celebration of Floral Beauty in Botanical Art

Jeanne Batiste

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Smithsonian
24 September 2024

Art & Architecture; Botanical art; Trees, wildflowers & plants

ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- This beautifully produced book is full of page after page of sumptuous historical botanical illustrations. It is a delight to the eye, with very little text to interrupt the depictions of flowers, apart from naming the specimens and the artist who so finely rendered them. Artists include Redouté, Verneuil, Mary Vaux Walcott and Robert Thornton, amongst many others. One for any lover of art, flowers or colour! Lindy

Biblioflora is a captivating compendium that brings together an exquisite collection of floral masterpieces from botanical artists across the ages.

Immerse yourself in the kaleidoscope of colours, shapes, and emotions as each page unveils the timeless allure of flowers through the eyes of artistic and scientific visionaries.

This anthology celebrates the universal language of blossoms that has inspired and captivated the human spirit throughout history. Biblioflora is a visual feast that not only showcases the incredible diversity of flora but also pays homage to the enduring power of art to evoke joy, contemplation and wonder. Let this enchanting volume adorn your living space and transport you to a world where petals tell stories and beauty transcends time.

By: Jeanne Batiste
Imprint: Smithsonian
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 265mm, Width: 210mm,
Weight: 1.550kg
ISBN: 9781923049543
ISBN 10: 1923049542
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 24 September 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jeanne Batiste is a writer and flower obsessive who lives in London, near her favourite place in the entire world: Kew Gardens.