The Gardener's Botanical

Author: Ross Bayton
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691209138
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 1094

Book Description
The definitive guide to botanical Latin Unlock the secrets of botanical Latin with this beautifully illustrated encyclopedia. The Gardener's Botanical contains definitions of more than 5,000 plant names—from abbreviatus ("shortened") to zonatus ("with bands")—along with more than 350 color illustrations. Scientific plant names are an invaluable tool for those who understand them. Formed from Greek and, more commonly, from Latin root words, not only do they make it possible for gardeners and botanists to communicate, they also contain a wealth of hidden information. The Gardener's Botanical is the key to unlocking these secrets. This guide contains a breathtaking array of botanical names in alphabetical order. Each word is listed with a pronunciation guide, definition, example plant, and, where appropriate, etymology. Also included in this illuminating guide are special features on important plant genera, fact boxes, essays focusing on the history and importance of Latin names and botanical illustrations, and an index of common names with more than 2,000 popular plants, cross-referenced with their binomial name in Latin.

Billy Showell's Botanical Painting in Watercolour

Author: Billy Showell
Publisher: Search Press Limited
ISBN: 1781265186
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 192

Book Description
Billy Showell is a well-respected botanical watercolour artist, and her exceptional eye for detail and ability to re-create the form, texture, colour and patterning of a wide range of plants have earned her a formidable reputation worldwide. Her compositions are given a contemporary, sometimes playful twist, while retaining all the beauty and accuracy of traditional botanical paintings. In this inspiring and indispensable guide for botanical artists, she reveals the materials, methods and techniques she uses to attain her stunningly beautiful portraits of flowers, fruit and vegetables. There is expert guidance on tools and materials, working from life, observation, and drawing and painting techniques, as well as detailed sections on pattern, texture, and colour and colour mixing. With numerous step-by-step studies, close-up photographs and examples of Billy's exquisite paintings, this book is not only packed full of invaluable advice and information but also a visually stunning showcase for the work of this amazing artist.

Botanical

Author: Samuel Zeller
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781910566336
Category : Photography, Artistic
Languages : en
Pages : 112

Book Description
A photography book featuring luscious plants shot through the translucent glass of greenhouses found in botanical gardens. The photographer travelled to over 15 European cities to complete the project

Botanical Sketchbook

Author: Mary Ann Scott
Publisher: Batsford Books
ISBN: 1849943028
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 424

Book Description
This is the story of one woman's journey from amateur painter to botanical artist, told through the sketchbooks and paintings she produced for the Distance Learning Diploma Course run by the Society of Botanical Artists. Packed with advice and tips, this book will serve as a guide and inspiration to anyone wanting to embark on life as a botanical artist. This book is both a showcase of Mary Ann Scott's work and a record of her achievements, including first-hand accounts of the joys and challenges she faced as she progressed. It contains work from every assignment she undertook, from her first attempts at drawing a tulip to the triumphant paintings she made for her diploma portfolio. Along the way are delicate floral compositions, juicy fruit and vegetables, botanical dissections, and her adventures out in the field. Margaret Stevens's comments on each assignments are also included, giving an insight into the assessment process and an all-round view of Mary Ann's successes and (very rare) failures. The book ends with a glorious selection of Mary Ann's ongoing work as a botanical artist.

Botanical Latin

Author: William Thomas Stearn
Publisher: David & Charles Publishers
ISBN: 9780715316436
Category : Botanique - Langage
Languages : en
Pages : 546

Book Description
This reference work explains the grammar and syntax of botanical Latin, and covers the roots and origins of Latin and latinised geographical names, colour terms, symbols and abbreviations, diagnoses and descriptions, and the formation of names and epithets.

Flora

Author: Yoojin Kim
Publisher: 4 Seasons of Pop-Up
ISBN: 9781623486563
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 7

Book Description
Peek inside this spring-inspired pop-up book and discover how flowers are more than just beautiful; they are critical components of the natural world. Bees buzz, hummingbirds sip, and bats flit amongst the brilliant petals. Each spread is filled with unique pop-ups, revealing pull-tabs, and captivating educational facts!

Plant: Exploring the Botanical World

Author: Phaidon Editors
Publisher: Phaidon Press
ISBN: 9780714871486
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The ultimate gift for gardeners and art-lovers, featuring 300 of the most beautiful and pioneering botanical images ever Following in the footsteps of the international bestseller Map: Exploring the World, this fresh and visually stunning survey celebrates the extraordinary beauty and diversity of plants. It combines photographs and cutting-edge micrograph scans with watercolours, drawings, and prints to bring this universally popular and captivating subject vividly to life. Carefully selected by an international panel of experts and arranged in a uniquely structured sequence to highlight thought-provoking contrasts and similarities, this stunning compilation of botanically themed images includes iconic work by celebrated artists, photographers, scientists, and botanical illustrators, as well as rare and previously unpublished images.

Gin Made Me Do It: 60 Beautifully Botanical Cocktails

Author: Jassy Davis
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0008291799
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 148

Book Description
2016 was officially the “year of gin” in the UK, with sales topping £1 billion! The brilliantly botanical spirit is much more than tonic’s sidekick, it’s sophisticatedly sippable, and adds depth and flavour to any drink.

Botanical Inspiration

Author: Victionary
Publisher: Viction:ary
ISBN: 9789887903499
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"Botanical Inspiration is a timeless collection of artwork and illustrations that feature flora and its many facets through a variety of visual concepts, styles, and techniques."--

The Cambridge Illustrated Glossary of Botanical Terms

Author: Michael Hickey
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521794015
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 228

Book Description
A particularly versatile reference work for all those needing a guide to botanical terminology and plant structure.