Plants and Chinese Tradition

The World of Flora in Prose Poetry散文诗意中的草木世界This book is a collection of essays centered on the theme of plants. It is divided into five sections: The Naming of Plants The Poetry of Plants The Literature of Plants The Art of Plants and The Utility of Plants.The Naming of Plants delves into the names of plants-their formal nomenclature and alternative names.The Poetry of Plants explores depictions and studies of plants in classical poetry Ming and Qing dynasty essays and works by modern writers enriched with the author's personal reflections.The Literature of Plants examines historical herbals botanical writings and contemporary works on the subject.The Art of Plants analyzes and comments on plant illustrations throughout history including flora in Dunhuang murals plants in bird-and-flower paintings botanical drawing manuals and illustrations in herbal classics.The Utility of Plants offers innovative perspectives by discussing plants from the angles of medicinal properties and philosophical significance.This book serves as a valuable reference for plant enthusiasts and general readers alike.本书是一本围绕草木题材的散文集。全书分为五部分，分别是草木有名、草木有咏、草木有书、草木有绘、草木有用。草木有名主要围绕草木的名称、正名、异名展开。草木有咏则围绕诗词、明清小品文以及近代作家笔下对于草木的描述、研究展开，赋予作者自身的体会。草木有书则对历代本草、草木著述及今人著述等进行研究。草木有绘则对历代的草木插画进行研究、评述，包括敦煌壁画中的植物、花鸟画中的草木、草木画谱以及本草著作插图等。草木有用则作者从药用功效、哲学等角度进行阐述，颇有新意。本书可供广大草木爱好者参考阅读。