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Seeds of Knowledge: Early Modern Illustrated Herbals
Seeds of Knowledge: Early Modern Illustrated Herbals
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Seeds of Knowledge showcases Dr. Peter Goop's (Liechtenstein) 15th-17th-century European printed herbals, which were critical texts for doctors and lay healthcare providers, containing folkloric and medicinal uses of plants. The collection, one of the most extensive in private hands, explores developments in the understanding of plant properties as Europe moved away from medicinal folklore towards an increased understanding of the natural world.
Format: Hardback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 13 November 2023
Publisher: Silvana
Seeds of Knowledge showcases a remarkable collection of 15th to 17th-century European printed herbals, meticulously curated by Dr. Peter Goop (Liechtenstein). These herbals, regarded as critical texts for doctors and lay healthcare providers, encompassed a wealth of information on the folkloric and medicinal uses of plants. The text and illustrations underwent continuous refinement as the medicinal benefits of various plant species became more thoroughly understood, and the illustrative style shifted towards greater naturalism. These books served as practical manuals, often annotated by readers with notes containing herbal recipes and medicinal applications not explicitly mentioned in the printed text. Dr. Goop's collection stands as one of the most extensive in private hands, with a centerpiece of the exhibition being the 10th-century manuscript of Dioscurides' De materia medica (MS M.652) from the Morgan Library. Through this Thaw Gallery exhibition, we embark on a journey to explore the profound developments in the understanding of the healthful and healing properties of plants as Europe transitioned from relying on medicinal folklore to a deeper comprehension of the natural world.
Weight: 2668g
Dimension: 249 x 319 x 47 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9788836646869
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