Publisher: Taschen America Llc; Multilingual edition (September 2, 2021)
Language: Multilingual
Hardcover: 575 pages
ISBN-10: 3836577399
ISBN-13: 978-3836577397
Item Weight: 9.24 pounds
Dimensions: 9.84 x 2.05 x 13.58 inches
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Heaven on Earth: Botanical masterworks from the National Library of Vienna
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 masterpieces and celebrate both the skill of botanical artists and the abundance of natural flora.
In pursuit of both knowledge and delight, the craft of botanical illustration has always required not only meticulous draftsmanship but also a rigorous scientific understanding. This new edition of a TASCHEN classic celebrates the botanical tradition and talents with a selection of outstanding works from the National Library of Vienna, including many new images.
From Byzantine manuscripts right through to 19th-century masterpieces, through peonies, callas, and chrysanthemums, these exquisite reproductions dazzle in their accuracy and their aesthetics.
Whether in gently furled leaves, precisely textured fruits, or the sheer beauty and variety of colors, we celebrate an art form as tender as it is precise, and ever more resonant amid our growing awareness of our surroundings and the preciousness of natural flora.