Of Green Leaf, Bird, and Flower: Artists' Books and the Natural World (Yale Center for British Art)
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| Rating | : | 4.84 (690 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0300204248 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 248 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-01-22 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
An exquisite tribute to the British countryside.'--The Lady (13 June 2014)'The book is a delight, with page after page of wonderful representations of nature--from simple, pressed flowers, pencil drawings, wood engravings and watercolors to elaborate paper-cut art and digital prints. The way in which these scientific and artistic observations from various eras have been juxtaposed is fascinating.' -Juliet Roberts, Gardens Illustrated (August 2014)'Just looking at the front and back cover of this beautiful publication, the ribbon markers which match the colours of the illustrations, and the little specimen pocket which must have been attached by hand to each copy, I knew I was in for a treat.It would be a wonderful addition to the library of any naturalist or artist. Bury, Print Quarterly (Dec 2015) 'The stunning illustrations capture our nation's enduring interest in natural history, from illuminated manuscripts and traditional
"Five Stars" according to Siouxzi Rowe. Beautiful, exceptionally well produced book.. Wonderful Inspiration to Play with nature This book is amazing it really makes you want to connect to nature in lots of different ways in journaling or in your own artist book. a walk becomes an inspire adventure after reading this. Wish I could have seen the presentation at Yale.. Amazon Customer said and was excellent value for the money. Book was as advertised, arrived as forecast, and was excellent value for the money. The book is a good addition to my reference library.
Highlighting an enduring interest in natural history from the 16th century to the present, this gorgeous book explores depictions of the natural world, from centuries-old manuscripts to contemporary artists’ books. It examines the scientific pursuits in the 18th and 19th centuries that resulted in the collecting and cataloguing of the natural world. It also investigates the aesthetically oriented activities of self-taught naturalists in the 19th century, who gathered flowers, ferns, seaweed, feathers, and other naturalia into albums. Examples of 20th- and 21st-century artists’ books, including those of Eileen Hogan, Mandy Bonnell, and Tracey Bush, broaden the vision of the natural world to incorporate its interaction with consumer culture and with modern technologies. Featuring dazzling illustrations, the book itself is designed to evoke a fieldwork notebook, and features a collection pocket and ribbon markers.