Botanical Art from the Golden Age of Scientific Discovery
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Table of Contents

Contents
INTRODUCTION:
THE SCIENTIST, THE ILLUSTRATOR & THE EDUCATOR
I
AMARYLLIDACEAE / AMARYLLIS FAMILY
II
APIACEAE OR UMBELLIFERAE / CARROT FAMILY
III
ARACEAE / ARUM FAMILY
IV
ASTERACEAE / DAISY FAMILY
V
BRASSICACEAE / CABBAGE FAMILY
VI
CARYOPHYLLACEAE / PINK FAMILY
VII
CONVOLVULACEAE / MORNING GLORY FAMILY
VIII
CUCURBITACEAE / GOURD FAMILY
IX
CYCADACEAE / CYCAD FAMILY
X
DROSERACEAE / SUNDEW FAMILY
XI
EUPHORBIACEAE / SPURGE FAMILY
XII
FABACEAE / BEAN FAMILY
XIII
HYDROCHARITACEAE / FROGBIT FAMILY & NYMPHAEACEAE / WATERLILY FAMILY
XIV
LILIACEAE / LILY FAMILY
XV
USACEAE / BANANA FAMILY & BROMELIACEAE / PINEAPPLE FAMILY
XVI
OLEACEAE / OLIVE FAMILY
XVII
ORCHIDACEAE / ORCHID FAMILY
XVIII
PAPAVERACEAE / POPPY FAMILY
XIX
PINACEAE / PINE FAMILY
XX
ROSACEAE / ROSE FAMILY
XXI
RUBIACEAE / COFFEE FAMILY
XXII
SOLANACEAE / POTATO, TOMATO, NIGHTSHADE FAMILY
XXIII
VITACEAE / GRAPE FAMILY
XIV
TYPES
XXV
BIBLIOGRAPHY
GLOSSARY
INDEX
PICTURE CREDITS
THE SCIENTIST, THE ILLUSTRATOR & THE EDUCATOR
I
AMARYLLIDACEAE / AMARYLLIS FAMILY
II
APIACEAE OR UMBELLIFERAE / CARROT FAMILY
III
ARACEAE / ARUM FAMILY
IV
ASTERACEAE / DAISY FAMILY
V
BRASSICACEAE / CABBAGE FAMILY
VI
CARYOPHYLLACEAE / PINK FAMILY
VII
CONVOLVULACEAE / MORNING GLORY FAMILY
VIII
CUCURBITACEAE / GOURD FAMILY
IX
CYCADACEAE / CYCAD FAMILY
X
DROSERACEAE / SUNDEW FAMILY
XI
EUPHORBIACEAE / SPURGE FAMILY
XII
FABACEAE / BEAN FAMILY
XIII
HYDROCHARITACEAE / FROGBIT FAMILY & NYMPHAEACEAE / WATERLILY FAMILY
XIV
LILIACEAE / LILY FAMILY
XV
USACEAE / BANANA FAMILY & BROMELIACEAE / PINEAPPLE FAMILY
XVI
OLEACEAE / OLIVE FAMILY
XVII
ORCHIDACEAE / ORCHID FAMILY
XVIII
PAPAVERACEAE / POPPY FAMILY
XIX
PINACEAE / PINE FAMILY
XX
ROSACEAE / ROSE FAMILY
XXI
RUBIACEAE / COFFEE FAMILY
XXII
SOLANACEAE / POTATO, TOMATO, NIGHTSHADE FAMILY
XXIII
VITACEAE / GRAPE FAMILY
XIV
TYPES
XXV
BIBLIOGRAPHY
GLOSSARY
INDEX
PICTURE CREDITS
Review Quotes
New York Botanical Garden
"Laurent has curated an exquisite collection of historic botanical art. This book is a treat for those who enjoy reading about botany, the history of science, or botanical illustrations."
Cool Hunting
In gorgeous full-color pages, Botanical Art from the Golden Age of Scientific Discovery celebrates art and science at the same time—perfect for naturalists, gardeners, artists and even historians. These illustrations date back through the 19th and 20th centuries and are quite transportive—it's incredible to see the artistry of such scientific discoveries, and to think just how significant and advanced they must have been for the time. Yet, there's a timelessness to every illustration in this book, as there's no denying the beauty and awe that nature continues to offer.
Choice
"In the era of computer presentations and emphasis on innovative teaching, it might be difficult to appreciate the importance once given to botanical wall charts in science education. In Botanical Art from the Golden Age of Scientific Discovery, the reader is introduced to these beautiful wall charts. These are re-created in large format, stunning color, and are arranged according to plant families. Each family is briefly described and followed by representative charts. Lively captions give further information about the plants, the scientists, and the artists. Those interested in pedagogy, plants, and art will find pleasure and inspiration in this book."
Economic Botany
“This is a fabulous book. . . . Go out and buy a copy—you will not be disappointed.”
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