Magnolias in Art & Cultivation

In 1999, the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston reportedly paid $1.25 million for a single painting, Magnolias on Gold Velvet Cloth. A striking close-up of magnolia buds, this painting is just one high-profile example of the evocative power magnolias have on art and culture. Gardeners have revered the plants since they were first introduced into cultivation more than three hundred years ago, and they continue to be a showpiece addition to gardens. From serving as medicine in Japan and China, to dotting lawns and flags in the American South, magnolias are a true worldwide favorite.Magnolias in Art and Cultivation celebrates our centuries-long love of this plant. The first illustrated book on magnolias, it is a perfect blend of science and art. All magnolia species are included along with nearly one hundred hybrids. Informative text and comprehensive botanical descriptions from magnolia experts are joined by breathtaking paintings created especially for the text. An educational and entertaining read, Magnolias in Art and Cultivation will delight anyone captivated by these beautiful plants.

ISBN:	9781842464991
Publisher:	Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Imprint:	Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Published date:	01 Feb 2014
DEWEY:	635.977322
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	268
Weight:	2082g
Height:	259mm
Width:	351mm
Spine width:	23mm

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