A Book of Trees
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
An elegant and illustrative study of arboriculture through the discerning eye of a master artist. In A Book of Trees, British painter and pioneer of art therapy Adrian Hill turns his focus to the intricate structures and character of various tree species. Featuring over 100 of Hill's own drawings, the work serves as both a botanical reference and a guide for aspiring artists to capture the distinct textures, forms, and silhouettes of trees in the landscape.Published by Faber and Faber in 1951, this volume exemplifies the sophisticated aesthetic of post-war British art publishing. Hill’s work is deeply appreciated for its balance of scientific observation and artistic sensitivity, making this book a prized item for collectors of mid-century illustrated non-fiction. Whether viewed as an essential pedagogical tool for classical drawing or as a beautiful archive of British natural forms, A Book of Trees remains a classic within its genre.
Author: Adrian Hill
Format: Hardback
Genre: The arts
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
An elegant and illustrative study of arboriculture through the discerning eye of a master artist. In A Book of Trees, British painter and pioneer of art therapy Adrian Hill turns his focus to the intricate structures and character of various tree species. Featuring over 100 of Hill's own drawings, the work serves as both a botanical reference and a guide for aspiring artists to capture the distinct textures, forms, and silhouettes of trees in the landscape.Published by Faber and Faber in 1951, this volume exemplifies the sophisticated aesthetic of post-war British art publishing. Hill’s work is deeply appreciated for its balance of scientific observation and artistic sensitivity, making this book a prized item for collectors of mid-century illustrated non-fiction. Whether viewed as an essential pedagogical tool for classical drawing or as a beautiful archive of British natural forms, A Book of Trees remains a classic within its genre.