Plants in Art Flashcards
Lecture 16
What is Horticulture?
the art of garden management
What are some ways that plants are used in art?
Wedding flowers, Living wall art, Horticulture
The worldwide flower market is estimated at…
10.8 billion
Why is the Netherlands important to the flower market?
they only produce 10% oof total production but 60% of world export
What is the busiest and largest floral market in the world?
Aalsmeer
What was tulip mania?
In 1637 people thought tulip bulbs were a luxury so they sold for more than 10x the annual income of a skilled craftworker
Why is Nathaniel Ward important?
Learned you can grow plants in glass cintainers and created the wardian case
What are some reasons that people have plants indoors?
Natural feeling indoors, reduce stress, makes us happy and healthy
What are some significant finding about having plants in a hospital setting?
Lower levels of stress and were calmer therefore having better clinical outcomes
What are some “fancy plants” today?
Aglaonema- siam and rattana, monstera,
What are some common indoor plants?
Araceae, palms, bonsai
What are the three primary groups of plants that people get into?
Orchids, cacti, and carnivorous plants
Who is William morris
Known for his dense plant based wall covering
What are some famous architecture based on plants?
Lotus temple, taipei world tower, flor de Venezuela
How was velcro invented?
By George De Mestral when he saw how burs stuck to clothing
