Remarkable Plants Arts & Culture access and surplus of knowledge

access and surplus of knowledge

like the medieval Chinese abbot who was shown round the Sainte-Chapelle in Paris by the King of France himself

They help regulate the global carbon cycle

Japanese craft has long been revered for its quality and beauty

memories and philosophical understanding in trying to articulate issues of belonging

Remarkable Plants Arts & Culture access and surplus of knowledgePlants are truly remarkable: even with all our modern technological prowess they still feed, clothe and shelter us, help transport us and cure us. Helen and William Bynum are expert guides to the rich histories, significance and uses of over 80 key species from around the world, exploring our relationship with them, both utilitarian and aesthetic, and their myriad benefits and cultural resonances. In portraits that combine vivid cultural and