Flower: Exploring the World in Bloom

A Wall Street Journal 2020 Gift Guide Selection"Discover the endless ways artists and designers throughout history have depicted flowers and floral motifs."—ForbesA comprehensive and sumptuous survey that celebrates the beauty and appeal of flowers throughout art, history, and cultureThe latest installment in the bestselling Explorer Series takes readers on a journey across continents and cultures to discover the endless ways artists and image-makers have employed floral motifs throughout history. Showcasing the diversity of blooms from all over the world, Flower spans a wide range of styles and media — from art, botanical illustrations, and sculptures to floral arrangements, film stills, and textiles — and follows a visually stunning sequence with works, regardless of period, thoughtfully paired to allow interesting and revealing juxtapositions between them. Read more