Bynum, Helen

Botanical Sketchbooks

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ISBN 13:
9780500297186
author:
Bynum, Helen
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Thames & Hudson Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2023
Pages:
296
Dimensions:
26.6 x 20.6 centimetres (1.12 kg
Genre:
Science, Nature, Plants,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£19.97

Description

Botanical Sketchbooks by Helen Bynum and William Bynum is a unique visual compendium that brings to light the personal and spontaneous records of botanical artists. The book showcases a range of intriguing characters from different countries and cultures, whose preparatory sketches, first impressions, and creative thoughts on paper are rarely seen. The collection is organized thematically into four sections, featuring sketchbooks, notebooks, journals, albums, loose papers, works on vellum, manuscripts, letters, herbarium sheets, and marginalia. This eclectic mix of materials provides a fascinating glimpse into the endeavours, observations, and motivations of botanical artists. By turning the pages of this book, you'll be invited to relive extraordinary experiences, imagine lost worlds, and immerse yourself in the world of beautiful and enchanting botanical art.

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