Video- The Art and Science of Plants: Botanical Art

By Vishvi Gupta

The botanical artwork is always botanically correct but not necessarily complete. More emphasis is on the aesthetic value of the plant or flower. Artwork is frequently in colour (on a plain background).

It captures the beauty of nature in all its intricate detail. It also helps in producing images used by botanists to identify plants. Even more than this, it is important in the documentation and conservation of species

Within the field of design sustainable practices consider organic systems as well as produce botanical motifs. Increasing focus on the development of ecological awareness and responsibility requires innovation fostered by the practice of exploring our relationship through art, design; and the study of organic processes and the methods of Nature.

It involves a perfect blend of science and art. One difference between a botanical artist and a flower painter is intention: the botanical artist wishes their work to be useful to the scientist.