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Brown, Jennifer, 1981-

Glass flowers : marvels of art and science at Harvard / Jennifer Brown, Scott E. Fulton, Donald H. Pfister ; photography by Natalja Kent. - 144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm

Preface : The Ware Collection of Blaschka Glass Models of Plants / The making of an iconic collection / "Scientifical artwork" / Modeling nature : Understanding conservation issues in the Blaschka glass flowers / Plates Donald H. Pfister & Jane Pickering -- Jennifer Brown -- Donald H. Pfister -- Scott E. Fulton --

"From orchids to bananas, Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka created a stunning array of glass models of plants from around the world. Working exclusively for Harvard University in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Blaschkas applied their artistic expertise and botanical knowledge to craft a meticulously portrayed collection for Harvard students, researchers and the public. The precise shaping and delicate painting and enameling of the models renders life-like details that fool the eye. Such detail is captured in dazzling new photographs of 60 models that inspire wonder and blur the line between the real and that which is made by man. The Ware Collection of Glass Plants is unique and astonishing. It demonstrates the majesty of plants and the artistry and scientific acumen of this father and son team"--

ISBN: 1785512242 9781785512247 9781785512186 1785512188

Source: W022143

LCCN: 2019045562

Nat. Bib. No.: GBC043469 bnb GBC043470 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 019751495 Uk 019751496 Uk

Subjects--Personal Names:
Blaschka, Leopold, 1822-1895.
Blaschka, Rudolf, 1857-1939.

Subjects--Corporate Names:
Harvard University.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Glass flowers--Massachusetts--Cambridge--Exhibitions.

LC Class. No.: TT891.3 / .B76 2020

National Agricultural Library Call No.: TT891.3 / .B76 2020