Magnolias in art & cultivation / Barbara Oozeerally, Jim Gardiner, Stephen A. Spongberg.
Material type: TextPublication details: Richmond, Surrey: Kew Publishing / Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, 2014.Description: 268 pages : color illustrations ; 35 cmISBN:- 9781842464991
- 184246499X
- Magnolias in art and cultivation
- SB413.M34 O59 2014
Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Oversize Non-lending Books | Elisabeth C. Miller Library Oversize - Compact Shelving | SB412.M246 O69 2014 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Not for loan | Dedicated by Sue Nevler to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Miller Library | 39352800152332 |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 264-265) and index.
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. This book 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, this book will delight anyone captivated by these beautiful plants.