ART OF BOTANICAL PAINTING (HB)

The 19th century ushered in an age of unprecedented scientific discovery and artistry. The microscope allowed scientists access to a previously unimaginable world in miniature. There was a growing desire for knowledge of the natural world. Botanical drawing and painting was able to bring this new area of exploration out of the elite salons and universities and into classrooms and homes. This book is a celebration of these botanical wall charts, and the fantastic convergence of art and science they represent.