Jules Janick, James Troop Distinguished Professor of Horticulture at Purdue University, will discuss "Art as a Source of Information on Horticultural Technology," on Monday, March 5, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
The uses of art as a source of horticultural technology will be illustrated using examples of Paleolithic sculpture and painting, Egyptian and Mesopotamian sculpture and painting, ancient Greek paintings, Roman mosaics, Medieval illuminated herbals, and Renaissance art in its many manifestations including illustrated prayer books, frescoed ceilings, paintings, drawings, sculpture, and woodcuts from printed herbals.
this event is free, but registration requested.