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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Dr Shirley SherwoodPublisher: Orion Publishing Co Imprint: Weidenfeld Nicolson Illustrated Dimensions: Width: 22.90cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 29.00cm Weight: 1.750kg ISBN: 9780304358281ISBN 10: 0304358282 Pages: 264 Publication Date: 12 April 2001 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Awaiting stock  Table of Contents1. Foreword by James White and Roy; 2. Strong; 3. Introduction; 4. Main section containing 66 artist's; 5. biographies, 152 paintings and 24; 6. details; 7. Appendix; 8. Bibliography; 9. IndexReviewsShirley Sherwood is a major exponent of contemporary botanical art and her collection of over 400 works has been shown all over the world. Her love of this artistic subject has prompted her to start botanical art classes, led by leading artists in the field, in order to encourage new artists around the globe. Originally done to provide a visual record of plants from as long ago as the Ancient World, it reached its heyday during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries with artists such as Redoute, the Bauer Brothers and Ehret, creating masterpieces that were collected avidly for both their artistic merit and their scientific value. Still popular today, it is found adorning stationery items, wallpaper and textiles and is undergoing a resurgence of interest, in part due to Shirley wanting to share her passion with others. From the black and white pen and ink studies of Francesca Anderson, the almost photographic style of Raymond Booth to the botany book style of Regine Hagerdom and the perfection of Manko Imai, this collection of prints demonstrates the art of botanical drawing is very much alive today, not just here in Britain but around the globe. It has not only prospered but is continuing to develop in new and exciting ways and this beautiful work showcases the talents that are around today. - Lucy Watson A glorious collection of botanical art, beautifully presented. With the recent popularity of books like Anna Pavord's Tulip, there has been a great surge in interest in paintings and drawings of flowers around the globe. Sherwood, one of the foremost experts and enthusiasts in the subject, draws together and discusses this superb array of blooms. (Kirkus UK) Author InformationShirley Sherwood read botany at Oxford University and gained a D.Phil while working in the area of drug research. She is a judge on the Botanical Painting Committee of the Royal Horticultural Society, Kew, and an honorary trustee of the new American Society for Botanical Artists. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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