The earliest botanical illustrations are found inancient herbalsmdash;practical works of knowledge; written to pass on crucial information about how to heal the sick. Around the time of the Renaissance; however; flowers began to be more generally appreciated for their beauty; so talented artists set about capturing their magic. Botanical illustration developed into a high art form during the golden era of the 18th and early 19th centuries. From that era; date some of the most stunning examples of botanical art ever made. The earliest known examples of published botanical illustration are found in the fivevolume De Materia Medica written by the ancient Greek physician and scholar Pedanius Dioscorides; a traveling physician from Asia Minor who followed the Emperor Nerorsquo;s army as it campaigned across the Roman Empire. Many other illustrators followed in the path of Dioscoridesmdash;even Leonardo da Vinci tried his hand at botanicalsmdash;but undoubtedly the most well-known illustrator is the Flemish artist Pierre Joseph Redouteacute; (1759ndash;1840); who painted exact scientific illustrations for the botanist Charles Louis Lrsquo;Heacute;ritier. Redouteacute; also became Marie-Antoinettersquo;s official draftsman and Painter to the Queenrsquo;s Cabinet; especially well known today for his illustrations of roses.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great book!By Robin ZaremskiThis book was awesome! Right on point for anyone who is an arts administrator and needs to either understand what you could be doing better or confirm what you are already doing right. I would recommend this book as a resource for Arts Administration courses - youll be learning from a seasoned professional who has experienced both successes and challenges in presenting the arts. Bravo!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Kaiser Delivers Again - Useful and Interesting Advice for Non-ProfitsBy Stacy DuttonThe staff and Board of Directors of our theater company; Lantern Theater Company in Philadelphia; keep close tabs on Mr. Kaisers work and found this installment as useful as his prior books. Easy to read and full of practical advice to guide the development of your artistic and strategic planning; Board participation; and institutional marketing.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Practices and User-friendly.By Nomonde NOLUTSHUNGUWell-written practical recommendations that are equally useful for the uninitiated in the performing arts programming and the connoisseurs. It gives structure to the approach to managing the arts. The years of experience come through clearly in this book. Thank you for sharing Mr Kaiser.