Undulating curves. Straight lines that blossom into sweeping arches. Intricate geometrics and extravagant florals. New dimensions of stunning images abound in the strangely beautiful world of microscopic plants. This extraordinary collection will magnify artistic sensibilities with 400 detailed illustrations of nature's minute but magnificent handiwork. The accompanying CD-ROM includes all of the images in the book.
Dover original selection from Mikroskopische Kunstformen des Pflanzenreiches von Dr. R. Anheisser, Gerhard Kühtmann, Dresden.
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