Focusing on the transitional period of the late Republic to the early Principate, Trees in Ancient Rome offers a sustained examination of the deployment of trees in the ancient city, exploring not only the practicalities of their cultivatio...Loe edasi...
Arboreal Symbolism in European Art, 1300—1800 probes the significance of trees in religious iconography of Western art. Based in the disciplines of art history, botany, and theology, this study focuses on selected works of art in whi...Loe edasi...
The balsam of Matarea was a substance famous as a panacea among physicians in the Middle East and Europe during the Antique and Medieval periods. It was used in many aspects of medieval life and is associated with figures such as the Virgin Mary,...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 25-Aug-2022, Hardback, Kirjastus: British Library Publishing, ISBN-13: 9780712354561)
Looking at threats to forest life across the globe, John Miller draws on literature, film and art to explore why woods matter to us, building on the ecological case for saving trees to raise the compelling question of their cultural value....Loe edasi...
As well as exploring the nature of ritual deposition in the contemporary West, and the beliefs and symbolisms behind various assemblages, this Element explores the heritage of the modern-day deposit, promoting a renegotiation of the pejorative term ...Loe edasi...
Magical Trees will inspire, delight, entertain and give you a sense of hope for life and the future. It is a spiritual, mental, and physical romp, filled with heart from beginning to end. From the trees, we can learn to bend with the river, da...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 22-Nov-2021, Hardback, Kirjastus: Little Toller Books, ISBN-13: 9781908213945)
In Beechcomings Richard Mabey set out to uncover our relationship with trees, and specifically the beech, their significance in nature and meaning in folklore....Loe edasi...
Sari: Edinburgh Studies in Classical Islamic History and Culture
(Ilmumisaeg: 30-Apr-2021, Hardback, Kirjastus: Edinburgh University Press, ISBN-13: 9780748668496)
The balsam of Matarea was a famous panacea among physicians in the Middle East and Europe during the antique and medieval periods. Using written sources, visual data and archaeological material, Milwright reconstructs the fascinating cultural history...Loe edasi...
Living With Trees is a new guide on how we can best live with and value our trees, from individual specimens to vast forests, as well as celebrating the many people and organisations working to make a positive difference. Britain’s woodlands...Loe edasi...
A definitive guide to the sacred place trees hold for cultures around the world, exploring the natural history, folklore and symbolism that give each genus of tree its unique character and fascinationThroughout time, trees have stood a...Loe edasi...
The Secret Language of Trees reveals the secrets of fifty of the most important tree species by detailing the history of each of them, as well as their practical and medicinal uses, their symbols, and the legends associated with them....Loe edasi...
This volume presents a treatise on trees and how they relate to the human spirit. Through its in-depth discussion of the meaning of trees, a need for a shift in thinking becomes clear. Historically, people in dominant cultures have viewed trees as r...Loe edasi...
