Glass Flowers: Marvels of Art and Science at Harvard
Glass Flowers: Marvels of Art and Science at Harvard - Stunning, all new photography illuminates the collection like never before- Follows the successful book Sea Creatures in Glass: The Blaschka…
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Glass Flowers: Marvels of Art and Science at Harvard
- Stunning, all new photography illuminates the collection like never before- Follows the successful book Sea Creatures in Glass: The Blaschka Marine Animals at Harvard, published in 2016- The Harvard Museums of Science & Culture welcome more than 300,000 visitors per year One of Harvard University's most famous treasures is the internationally acclaimed Ware Collection of Blaschka Glass Models of Plants, the 'Glass Flowers'. Working exclusively for Harvard in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Blaschkas applied their artistic expertise and botanical knowledge to craft a meticulously portrayed collection for Harvard students, researchers and the public. From orchids to bananas, rhododendrons to lilies, Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka created a stunning array of glass models of plants from around the world.
Exquisite detail is captured in this dazzling new publication, featuring new