Flowers of the Renaissance - Tapa dura

Addressing works as varied as altarpieces, illuminated manuscripts, tapestries, and elaborate "cassoni," Celia Fisher presents a lively, readable introduction to the language of botanical ornament. "Sixteenth Century Journal"" A significant contribution to the study of plants and gardens represented in Renaissance works of art. . . . The book s numerous rich color illustrations and succinct passages of analysis provide an excellent starting point for researchers interested in representations of plant life by European artists from the fourteenth through seventeenth centuries. "Comitatus"" The author writes authoritatively of the lilies of The Virgin, the classical myth of Narcissus and his flower, irises as messengers from God, fragrant roses, tulips seen in brocades from Ottomans before the flowers themselves arrived in Europe, the daisies, grasses, and lots more. "Bibliotheque d Humanisme et Renaissance"" "The author writes authoritatively of the lilies of The Virgin, the classical myth of Narcissus and his flower, irises as "messengers from God," fragrant roses, tulips seen in brocades from Ottomans before the flowers themselves arrived in Europe, the daisies, grasses, and lots more."--Bibliotheque d'Humanisme et Renaissance "A significant contribution to the study of plants and gardens represented in Renaissance works of art. . . . The book's numerous rich color illustrations and succinct passages of analysis provide an excellent starting point for researchers interested in representations of plant life by European artists from the fourteenth through seventeenth centuries."--Comitatus "Addressing works as varied as altarpieces, illuminated manuscripts, tapestries, and elaborate cassoni, Celia Fisher presents a lively, readable introduction to the language of botanical ornament."--Sixteenth Century Journal "This book would be a delight for anyone interested in the meaning of flowers in Renaissance art."--Cassone "The book is well balanced, carefully compiled, well written, accessible, and divinely illustrated. . . . It has an appealing thesis and will be valuable as a reference source for students, curators, art historians, florists, and botanists."--Library Journal This book would be a delight for anyone interested in the meaning of flowers in Renaissance art. "Cassone"" "The book is well balanced, carefully compiled, well written, accessible, and divinely illustrated. . . . It has an appealing thesis and will be valuable as a reference source for students, curators, art historians, florists, and botanists." "Library Journal"" "This book would be a delight for anyone interested in the meaning of flowers in Renaissance art."--"Cassone "