John Reeves: Pioneering Collector of Chinese Plants and Botanical Art (Bailey Kate)(Pevná vazba)

John Reeves: Pioneering Collector of Chinese Plants and Botanical Art (Bailey Kate)(Pevná vazba)

Treasures of Botanical Art (Sherwood Shirley)(Pevná vazba)

Drawing from the Kew and Shirley Sherwood collections, Treasures of Botanical Art reveals the history of botanical painting, a genre devoted to beauty and science in equal measure. With its origins in fifteenth-century illustrations used to explain the medicinal and culinary uses of plants,

Botanical Inspiration: Nature in Art and Illustration (Victionary)(Pevná vazba)

A world without plants is a world without life, both literally and figuratively. Besides forming the very basis of human survival on Earth, they are also an important source of creative inspiration, ingenuity, and expression. From scientific explorers like Sir Joseph Banks who travelled across the

Weeds: The Beauty and Uses of 50 Vagabond Plants (Society Royal Horticultural)(Pevná vazba)

Weeds is a beautiful collection of the most fascinating vagabond plants around. Gorgeous botanical illustrations from the Royal Horticultural Society's archives highlight the delicate charms of 50 captivating species, while in-depth profiles provide key information for the modern gardener on the

Art of Botanical Drawing (Ravet-Haevermans Agathe)(Paperback / softback)

A beautiful and practical guide to drawing and painting flowers, plants and

The Art and Practice of Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine (Ching Nigel)(Pevná vazba)

Vic Reeves Art Book (Moir Jim)(Pevná vazba)

The definitive collection of art by Jim Moir, aka Vic Reeves, with a foreword by Grayson

Leng Bingchuan: Master of Chinese Black and White Art (Bingchuan Leng)(Pevná vazba)

A comprehensive survey of black and white ink paintings by contemporary Chinese artist Leng Bingchuan, with 256 works dating from 1980 to

The Shirley Sherwood Collection: Modern Masterpieces of Botanical Art (Sherwood Shirley)(Pevná vazba)

This book is a celebration of the Shirley Sherwood Collection of contemporary botanical art, considered the most important private collection of its kind in the world. The Shirley Sherwood Gallery of botanical Art at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, was the first public gallery in the world

Henry Wallis (1830-1916): From Pre-Raphaelite Painter to Collector/Connoisseur (Lanigan Dennis T.)(Pevná vazba)

- The first comprehensive study of Henry Wallis, celebrated Pre-Raphaelite painter and art collector/connoisseur- Includes an extensive catalogue raisonn of Wallis's work- Contains numerous unpublished letters, to and from members of the Pre-Raphaelite circle: William Holman Hunt, Frederic George

Plants - Amazing Life Cycles (Allan John)(Pevná vazba)

Plants are not always what they seem and can be full of surprises. The Rafflesia is a giant with a terrible smell, that attracts flies when its ready to be pollenated. Whilst the carnivorous Pitcher Plant has a genius way to trap insects to feed on. Plants can be pretty amazing and there are lots

Kew Pocketbooks: Japanese Plants (Royal Botanic Gardens Kew)(Pevná vazba)

A gift-size guide to the plants of Japan, gorgeously illustrated by works from the Library, Art and Archives of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. This sparkling pocketbook from Kew offers a window into the diverse and beautiful plant life of Japan, from familiar flowers like chrysanthemums and

A Garden Eden. Masterpieces of Botanical Illustration (Lack H. Walter)(Pevná vazba)

Art meets science in this far-reaching catalogue of botanical illustration. Drawn from the vaults of the National Library of Vienna, these exquisite color reproductions range from 6th-century manuscripts to 19th-century masterpiecesand celebrate both the skill of botanical artists and the abundance

Blackthorn Lore and the Art of Making Walking Sticks (Douglas John Murchie)(Pevná vazba)

Enquiry Into Plants (Theophrastus)(Pevná vazba)

Theophrastus of Eresus in Lesbos, born about 370 BCE, is the author of the most important botanical works that have survived from classical antiquity. He was in turn student, collaborator, and successor of Aristotle. Like his predecessor he was interested in all aspects of human knowledge and

Enquiry Into Plants (Theophrastus)(Pevná vazba)

Theophrastus of Eresus in Lesbos, born about 370 BCE, is the author of the most important botanical works that have survived from classical antiquity. He was in turn student, collaborator, and successor of Aristotle. Like his predecessor he was interested in all aspects of human knowledge and

Botanical Brain Balms - Medicinal Plants for Memory, Mood and Mind (Perry Nicolette)(Pevná vazba)

This book uses scientific research to show how plants can help you sleep, reduce stress, improve memory and make you feel better. It describes how medicinal plants work, suggests easy plant remedies you can make at home and exercises such as meditating on a chamomile lawn and breathing in the

Collecting Inspiration: Edward C. Moore at Tiffany & Co. (Harvey Medill Higgins)(Pevná vazba)

The first publication to examine the pioneering designer and prolific collector who led Tiffany & Co. to creative and commercial success A silversmith, designer, and prodigious collector, Edward C. Moore (1827-1891) was the creative leader who brought Tiffany & Co. toun paralleled originality and

From Fingers to Digits: An Artificial Aesthetic (Boden Margaret A.)(Pevná vazba)

Essays on computer art and its relation to more traditional art, by a pioneering practitioner and a philosopher of artificial intelligence.In From Fingers to Digits, a practicing artist and a philosopher examine computer art and how it has been both accepted and rejected by the mainstream art

John Richardson: At Home (Richardson John)(Pevná vazba)

Famed Picasso biographer and art historian Sir John Richardson opens the doors of residences from his life, revealing an autobiographical sketch through handsomely decorated rooms filled with art, antiques, and intriguing mementoes, each with a special story. John Richardson's Bohemian Aristocrat

Women in Art: 50 Fearless Creatives Who Inspired the World (Ignotofsky Rachel)(Pevná vazba)

A collection of charmingly illustrated and inspiring profiles of fifty pioneering female artists, from the eleventh century to today--by the New York Times bestselling author of Women in Science 'A beautifully illustrated, fact-filled breath of fresh air! Countless women have been left out of art

Frostgrave: Wizard Eye: The Art of Frostgrave (McCullough Joseph A.)(Pevná vazba)

A lavishly presented collection and celebration of the artwork of Frostgrave by Dmitry and Kate Burmak, complete with concept sketches and commentary from the creators. Even before the original Frostgrave rulebook landed in players' hands, its artwork, previewed in the run-up to release, attracted

Works of Game: On the Aesthetics of Games and Art (Sharp John)(Pevná vazba)

An exploration of the relationship between games and art that examines the ways that both gamemakers and artists create game-based artworks.Games and art have intersected at least since the early twentieth century, as can be seen in the Surrealists' use of Exquisite Corpse and other games,

In Memory of: Designing Contemporary Memorials (Bailey Spencer)(Pevná vazba)

Exploring the art, architecture, and design of memorials around the world from the late twentieth century to today Memorials hold a special position in the cultural memory of communities, cultures and nations, and In Memory Of demonstrates this as never before. This extraordinary and moving