The Gilded Canopy - Botanical Ceiling Panels of the Natural History Museum
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The Gilded Canopy - Botanical Ceiling Panels of the Natural History Museum by Sandra Knapp
How can a major art collection be on full display to the public, yet never be noticed? The answer is that it is on the ceiling. These painted panels were a key part of the Natural History Museum's original design.With specially commissioned photographs, this book is an insight into one of London's best kept secrets.
Sandra Knapp is author of Potted Histories (2004). The French edition was winner of the prestigious French gardening-book award, the Redoute Prize. Bob Press is an expert in Museum history and Associate Keeper of the Botany Department. He is co-author of Nature's Treasurehouse (2001).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780565091989 |
| ISBN 10 | 0565091980 |
| Title | The Gilded Canopy - Botanical Ceiling Panels of the Natural History Museum |
| Author | Sandra Knapp |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | The Natural History Museum |
| Year published | 2005-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 168 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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