Karl Blossfeldt Art Forms in Nature

The Alphabet of Plants

With an Essay by Gert Mattenklott

 "Karl Blossfeldt's interest in the plant world was of an artistic and didactic nature: he was fascinated by the structure of plants, their organic configuration, and their lofty artistic form, which he wanted to illustrate and compare in a photographic style that could be described as strictly objective, almost graphic. His goal was to to create a catalogue of forms for the benefit of artists, artisans, and, above all, architects, providing them with a book of instruction and models to guide them in their designs."  Plant life has for ever had a strong influence on blacksmith designs. From these pictures flows a forceful stream of inspirations also to the modern blacksmith.

Format: Softcover.   Dimernsions: 5.75" x7.5"   Pages: 80   Illustrations: 44