Flowers, Butterflies and Insects
Title | Flowers, Butterflies and Insects PDF eBook |
Author | Maria Sibylla Merian |
Publisher | Courier Corporation |
Pages | 160 |
Release | 2013-01-23 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 048615551X |
Fine-line images of roses, butterflies, tulips, caterpillars, and other specimens of plant and insect life in elegant full-page compositions. These plates are considered among the finest achievements of a great age of floral painting and the engraver's art. Reprinted from the classic, influential works of the famed artist/entomologist Merian (1647–1717). New English captions.
Botanicals
Title | Botanicals PDF eBook |
Author | Leslie K. Overstreet |
Publisher | Assouline Books & Gifts |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Botanical illustration |
ISBN | 9782759402694 |
Includes more than three centuries of drawings culled from the rare books library of the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt National Museum of Design, each page in Botanicals explodes with rich colors and lifelike details. Exquisite flowers, delicate fruits, and exuberant butterflies are among the jewels of nature that come to life in this unique compendium. Featured are works by leading botanical artists, including Maria Sibylla Merian, a revolutionary female entomologist and natural historian of the seventeenth century; E.A. Seguy, whose art nouveau-era work serves as inspiration for many contemporary creative directors and designers; and Dr. Robert John Thornton, a British visionary renowned for his interest in botany.
Insects & Flowers
Title | Insects & Flowers PDF eBook |
Author | Maria Sibylla Merian |
Publisher | Getty Publications |
Pages | 48 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 9780892369294 |
"Full-scale details reproduced from hand-colored transfer prints in the second edition of Maria Sibylla Merian's Metamorphosis of the insects of Suriname"--P. [5].
Butterflies and Flowers to Paint Or Color
Title | Butterflies and Flowers to Paint Or Color PDF eBook |
Author | Ruth Soffer |
Publisher | Courier Corporation |
Pages | 52 |
Release | 2005-10-14 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 0486444961 |
A tiger swallowtail, red admiral, coral hairstreak, and 20 other butterfly varieties nestled in flowers come vividly to life when colored with paints, pencils, or other media.
Insect Pollinators
Title | Insect Pollinators PDF eBook |
Author | Jennifer Boothroyd |
Publisher | Lerner Publications ™ |
Pages | 25 |
Release | 2017-08-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1541509307 |
Many insects drink nectar and collect pollen from flowers, and in the process they help plants reproduce. Readers will investigate how bees, butterflies, ants, and other insects assist in pollination. Simple text and supportive photos and diagrams help readers understand key ideas and details about this important science concept.
Paintings of flowers, butterflies, and insects
Title | Paintings of flowers, butterflies, and insects PDF eBook |
Author | Jacques Le Moyne De Morgues |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1550 |
Genre | |
ISBN |
Gardening for Butterflies
Title | Gardening for Butterflies PDF eBook |
Author | The Xerces Society |
Publisher | Timber Press |
Pages | 289 |
Release | 2016-03-15 |
Genre | Gardening |
ISBN | 160469761X |
“No matter the size or shape of your growing area, this will guide you through creating a butterfly-friendly space.” —Mother Earth News Welcome the world’s most exquisite visitors to your garden! Gardening for Butterflies, by the experts at the Xerces Society, introduces you to a variety of butterflies who need our help, and shows you how to design a habitat where they will thrive. This optimistic call to arms is packed with everything you need to create a beautiful, pollinator-friendly garden. You will learn why butterflies matter, why they are in danger, and what simple steps we can take to make a difference. You'll also learn how to choose the right plants and how to create a garden that flutters and flourishes with life.