The Art of Plant Evolution (2nd edition)

‘Art meets science’ in this beautiful book that pairs stunning contemporary botanical art with the latest in scientific understanding of plant evolutionary relationships. With expanded text and new paintings, this second edition presents an up-to-date overview of botanical art and plant biology. Takes readers on a sweeping journey through the evolution of plants on Earth with over 170 botanical paintings from the Shirley Sherwood Collection, by over 80 artists, covering 50 orders of plants in over 120 families. Each artist’s observations are placed in the context of modern plant classification, enhancing readers’ appreciation of the botanical artist’s ability to portray the delicate beauty of nature. This new edition is published alongside the Art of Plant Evolution exhibition in the Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, 2027.