Watkins, Charles

Trees in Art

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ISBN 13:
9781780239309
author:
Watkins, Charles
format:
HardBack
publisher:
Reaktion Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
28.19 x 22.35 x 2.29 centimetres
Genre:
Arts & Photography, Art, Subjects & Themes,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£41.68

Description

This lavishly illustrated book explores the fascinating world of arboreal art, revealing the myth and magic that trees have inspired in artists throughout history. From classical depictions to modern masterpieces, Trees in Art showcases a wide range of tree-themed artworks.

Discover how trees have been used as symbols of nationhood and liberty across Europe, and explore the natural mystery and drama of forest interiors, formal beauty of cultivated avenues, and representations of forestry over the ages. With its deep knowledge of the history and ecology of trees, this book takes you on an enlightening journey through centuries of artistic engagement with a natural form that seems to mirror and allegorize the human path.

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