Water Lilies
and bory latour-marliac, the genius behind monet's water lilies
$65.89
- Hardcover
208 pages
- Release Date
21 October 2015
Summary
Water lilies are inextricably linked to the ancient cultures of Greece and Rome, Egypt and the Far East, where they were highly valued, just as precious metals or gemstones, their properties were thought to be medicinal, spiritual and purely aesthetic; they have been represented in architecture, printed textiles, religious paintings and illustrations, cited in mythology, folklore, mysticism and the creative imagination. This volume meticulously records our enduring love affair with the most …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781870673839 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1870673832 |
| Author: | Caroline Holmes |
| Publisher: | ACC Art Books |
| Imprint: | Garden Art Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 21 October 2015 |
| Weight: | 1.78kg |
| Dimensions: | 300mm x 237mm |
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[Water Lilies] is a must have book for those seeking garden history from the late 19th and early 20th century, an understanding of Monet’s water lilies, and/or the methods of growing water lilies provided by the experts at the Latour-Marliac Nursery. – Joyce E. Brobst, Past President, The Herb Society of America
About The Author
Caroline Holmes
Caroline Holmes is a garden historian, consultant, designer, lecturer, writer and broadcaster. She is the author of Monet at Giverny, ISBN 9781870673747, Follies of Europe, ISBN 9781870673563 and Impressionists and Their Gardens, ISBN 9781851496532, all published by Garden Art Press and Antique Collectors’ Club.
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