Urformen der Kunst : photographische Pflanzenbilder 1928

"Urformen der Kunst: photographische Pflanzenbilder" (Original Forms of Art: Photographic Plant Pictures) is a book of photographs by Karl Blossfeldt, published in 1928. Blossfeldt was a German sculptor and photographer who is renowned for his detailed and precise close-up photographs of plants, often magnified to reveal intricate details and abstract forms. The book, featuring a cover designed by the artist, showcases his fascination with nature's beauty and its relevance to artistic inspiration. It is considered a seminal work in the history of photography and a testament to the power of observation in artistic expression.