INFORMATION
Author(s): Angus Hyland, Kendra Wilson
Print length: 160 pages
Dimensions: 16.51 x 20.64 cm
Format: Hardcover
Price: 549.000 VND
Weight: 454 g
Publisher: Hachette
Publication year: 2019
INTRODUCTION
"The Book of the Flower: Flowers in Art" by Angus Hyland & Kendra Wilson is a visually enchanting celebration of floral imagery in art, photography, and illustration. The book gathers a rich variety of artworks—ranging from formal botanical studies and still-lives to expressive, abstract interpretations of flowers. It highlights works by celebrated artists like Georgia O’Keeffe (famous for her close-ups of Jimson Weed and cactus flowers), Henri Matisse with his roses, Keika Hasegawa’s chrysanthemums, and Albert York’s delicate zinnias among others. The selection illustrates how different styles and eras have approached flowers: some pieces emphasize detail & realism, others mood and colour, or symbolic and poetic meaning.
Interspersed between illustrations are short essays or artist notes that explore each creator’s relationship with flowers—what they saw, how they chose to depict blooms, and how flowers inspired them visually, emotionally, and conceptually. The layout alternates between full-page spreads of art and commentary, allowing the reader to absorb both the visual richness and contextual insight.
This book would appeal strongly to lovers of botanical art, nature, gardening, illustration, and decoration. It provides ample inspiration for art and home décor, gifting, or quiet contemplation.
