Botany for Artists
An introduction to plant science for artists who wish to draw or paint plants or flowerswithout sacrificing technical accuracy to aesthetic qualityMany botanical artists struggle when closely observing their subject and do not have the structural knowledge necessary to enhance the quality and precision of their work. This informative book addresses the intricacies of plant and floral structure, form, and behavior, seeking to equip artists with a more comprehensive understanding of botany. It explains basic biological concepts to enhance the understanding of observation, introducing all main groups of plants and fungi; provides a springboard of knowledge to enable the reader to tackle more academic literature; offers observationhelpsheets;and encourages a more confident approach to botanical painting and illustration."
ISBN/UPC:
9781847972781
Product:
Book, Paperback
Title:
Botany for Artists
Contributors
- Author: Lizabeth Leech
Publisher:
Crowood Press (uk), 2012
Pages:
224
Language:
English
Categories
Specification:
10.9 x 8.6 x 0.6 inches, 2 pounds
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