A Garden Eden. Masterpieces of Botanical Illustration

by H. Walter Lack and Walter H. Lack

Book Overview

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,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3836559420
• ISBN13: 9783836559423
• Release Date: June 2016
• Publisher: Taschen
• Length: 728 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 5.7" x 7.8"