Author: Rourke, John., Snijman, Dee., Manning, John., Goldblatt, Peter. (Ed Marion Arnold).
Title: South African Botanical Art. Peeling Back the Petals.
Description: Fernwood Press / Art Link. 2001 1st edition. Dark green cloth boards. 216pp illustrated 4to 1.3kg. No inscriptions. 4 square corners. A VG+ copy in matching VG dustwrapper (no chips, tears, or loss). ISBN: 9781874950547 John Rourke provides an historical perspective examining several centuries of travellers, artists, and botanists; Dee Snijman views the classification of plant species; John Manning & Peter Goldblatt sketch the role of colour, shape, and scent in pollination; and Marion Arnold observes plant portraiture in the contexts of art and science. Includes a Concise Dictionary Of South African Botanical Artists providing a brief review of over 200 artists.

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