Flora: Gardens and Plants in Art and Literature

An art historian offers plant lovers a global survey of some 300 art images from the Renaissance to the 20th century, expressing such themes as gardens as mirrors of paradise, art vs. Nature, the language of flowers, and imaginary realms. Supported by brief commentary and poetry. Indexed by artist. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)


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