Trees in Art

In this lavishly illustrated book, Charles Watkins celebrates the myth and magic of arboreal art. Open its pages and enter the greeny groves of the classical world, from Daphne's metamorphosis into a laurel tree to the gardens of Pompeii. Shade yourself beneath the tree in sacred art, as represented in masterworks by Botticelli and Michelangelo. The oak as a symbol of nationhood and liberty across Europe is revealed. The author also elucidates the practice of genius in how artists learned to draw trees.

Featured in the May 2018 Design newsletter.
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