Blumen in der Kunst

Whether for a birthday or as a small gesture in between, as a thank you or as a comfort: a bouquet of flowers can express so much – and who doesn't enjoy the wonderful fragrance, the vibrant colors, and the delicate blooms? Artists from all eras have continually let flowers speak in their works. In paintings, graphics, and photographs, they appear as opulent arrangements or detailed studies of nature, realistically or abstractly, as symbols or decorative table adornments. This small volume gathers images of flowers from the 15th century to the present, accompanied by brief descriptions and quotes from great masters. And unlike their real-life counterparts, these bouquets on paper will never fade!.