The Book of the Flower

Art is the flower, life is the green leaf Charles Rennie Mackintosh Haphazard bunches, formal bouquets, chance arrangements, quiet and thoughtful rural encounters The Book of the Flower is a sylvan collection of beautiful depictions of flowers by artists, photographers and illustrators. Interspersed through the illustrations are short texts about the artists and their interest in particular flowers, from Georgia OKeeffes sumptuous close-ups of Jimson Weed and cactus flowers to Matisses roses, Keika Hasegawas chrysanthemums and Albert Yorks close study of zinnias. A wonderful collection for art-lovers, gardeners and flower-fanciers.