About Botanical Illustration Art
Stems, leaves, roots, fruits and separate flower details may be arranged to make a plant easier to examine. Historical botanical books joined artistic skill with the requirements of gardening, medicine or natural history. Their images can also be appreciated for line, colour and compositional balance.
Botanical illustration differs from a floral still life, although both depict plants. It is also distinct from modern botanical-inspired design. Read the original source and title before assuming scientific accuracy or a particular historical use.
