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Trees In Nature, Myth And Art

Trees In Nature, Myth And Art

Phythian, J. Ernest

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesEnvironmental StudiesEuropean Art

ISBN10: 1162967420
ISBN13: 9781162967424
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 364
Weight: 1.07
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Trees In Nature, Myth And Art by J. Ernest Phythian is a comprehensive exploration of the role trees have played in human culture throughout history. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the scientific study of trees, their cultural and spiritual significance, and their representation in art and literature. Phythian delves into the mythology of various cultures, from the Norse Yggdrasil to the biblical Tree of Knowledge, and examines how trees have been used in religious rituals, as symbols of fertility and growth, and as sources of medicine and food. He also explores the artistic representation of trees in painting, sculpture, and literature, from the romantic landscapes of the Hudson River School to the modernist abstractions of Wassily Kandinsky. With its interdisciplinary approach and engaging writing style, Trees In Nature, Myth And Art is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of nature, culture, and creativity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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