This richly illustrated book provides an overview of all known Dutch and Flemish artists up to the nineteenth century who painted or drew flower pieces, or else made prints of them. Unlike many mainstream art historical studies, the book takes a truly comprehensive approach, including cases where only a single example is known or even if nothing of the artist’s other work appears to have survived. Containing highly instructive lists identifying the names of flowers, as well as insects and other animals, the book also discusses the earliest depictions of flower still life and the distinctive characteristics behind the development of floral arrangements in different periods, including the variation of the flowers, the variety of techniques used by artists, as well as an exploration of the symbolism behind the numerous plant and animal species this form of art portrays. Composed in Dutch, the text was translated into English by Judith Deitch and edited by Philip Kelleway. Publication of this book was made possible thanks to generous support of: • Dr. med. Bettina Leysen • Rose-Marie and Eijk van Otterloo and the Center for Netherlandish Art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston With additional support of the M.A.O.C. Gravin van Bylandt Stichting. See inside the book.

'The short narrative explains the patience needed to grow things - a difficult concept for childen - while the glorious illustrations celebrate the natural world' Junior GROW FLOWER GROW! Fran has found a flowerpot and, with her dog Fred, is determined to make whatever is inside it grow. So she decides to give the flower all her favourite foods - spaghetti, ice-cream, pizza - and needless to say none of these work - so Fran throws the flowerpot outside in disgust. Until one day, after some sun and some rain Fran and Fred go outside to a wonderful surprise!

Why do the Dutch continue to play a central role in the global production, sales, and distribution of flowers? What are the origin and history of the bulb and flower industry in the Netherlands? How are Artificial Intelligence (AI), complex algorithms, and modern distribution systems ensuring that fresh flowers reach their destination on time? This very entertaining and informative book introduces readers to the global flower business, and highlights the surprising factors that helped the Dutch become global leaders on the flower markets. The book reveals the complexity of the flower markets in terms of their ability to produce, transport, and deliver fresh flowers on a global scale. In addition, it explores how information advantage is created by blending business with technology, from robotized glasshouses to the use of AI-driven algorithms for flower production and distribution. In closing, the book presents lessons learned regarding the circular and digital transformation of the high-speed flower business and markets in order to deliver sustainable value for customers. Combining the light beauty of flowers with the harsh language of the digital universe is a masterfully executed task in this book, organized as a bouquet of algorithms, data science, and digital platforms. Mandatory reading for all those interested in the flower business as well as for those who want to know more about the perfume emanating from digital systems. Eduardo Diniz Professor and Head of the Technology and Data Science Department, Escola de Administração de Empresas de São Paulo, Fundação Getulio Vargas, São Paulo, Brazil This unique book leads you through the bulb fields and auctions of the Netherlands, through history, logistics, auction design, and Internet technology, to draw lessons in business management from the study of flowers. With beautiful illustrations. A tour de force. John Kay Economist, Author of Radical Uncertainty and Greed is Dead, and Fellow, St. John’s College, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom If you want to understand the impact of information and technology on a fascinat- ing industry, this book is a must-read. The author explains in a highly intriguing way how innovations propelled the flower industry from the sixteenth century till today. Whether you are working in the flower industry, a business student, academic, or just intrigued by the business behind flowers, you will enjoy this book! Martin Mocker Professor of Information Systems, ESB Business School, Reutlingen University, Reutlingen, Germany. Research Affiliate, MIT Sloan Center for Information Systems Research, Cambridge, USA

In the story of every great company and career, there is one defining moment when luck and skill collide. This book is about making that moment happen. According to Frans Johansson’s research, successful people and organizations show a common theme. A lucky moment occurs and they take advantage of it to change their fate. Consider how Diane von Furstenberg saw Julie Nixon Eisenhower on TV wearing a matching skirt and top, and created the timeless, elegant wrap-dress. That was a “click moment” of unexpected opportunity. Johansson uses stories from throughout history to illustrate the specific actions we can take to create more click moments, place lots of high-potential bets, open ourselves up to chance encounters, and harness the complex forces of success that follow.

"Life Is Not Measured By the Number of Breaths We Take, But By the Moments That Take Our Breath Away." "Inspirational Paintings: Flowers" is a great book if you like and enjoy art. This Art Book contains many wonderful Reproductions of flowers paintings with full data page for each painting. The Book includes Table of Contents, and is formatted for all e-reading devices, and Android tablets: you may use rotate and zoom feature on landscape or horizontal images for optimal viewing. Being able zoom in or move around an image lets you learn so much about detail, color and painting technique. The images are in color; they render beautifully in optimized gray-scale tones for black-and-white e-book readers, but exhibit even more stunningly in full color with color readers and inside Kindle apps for color-enabled computers and portable or hand-held devices. Overall this is simply a decent collection of some fantastic Flowers paintings for your everyday inspiration. The following Flowers paintings are included: Jan Frans van Dael - Flowers Samuel John Peploe - Pink Roses, Chinese Vase Martin Johnson Heade - Cattleya Orchid and Three Brazilian Hummingbirds Martin Johnson Heade - Giant Magnolias on a Blue Velvet Cloth Ambrosius Bosschaert - Bouquet of Flowers on a Ledge Gerard van Spaendonck - Flowers in an alabaster vase and fruits on a marble top Jean-Baptiste Berre - Flower Piece Pierre Auguste Renoir - Bouquet of Roses in a Vase Vincent van Gogh - Almond Blossom Claude Monet - Bouquet of Mallows Manet - Two Roses Paul Cezanne - Still Life Flowers in a Vase Albertus Jonas Brandt - Flowers Charles Monginot - Flowers with Candlestick Frieda Menshausen-Labriola - Floral Still Life Charles Ethan Porter – Lilacs Ambrosius Bosschaert the Elder - Flower Still Life Abate Andrea Belvedere - Still life with flowers and peacock Josef Schuster - Still Life with Fruit Flowers and Parrot Charlotte Beauparlant - Floral Still Life Eugène Henri Cauchois - Summer Flowers Eugene Petit - Floral Still Life Georges Jeannin - Roses Jean-Pierre-Xavier Bidauld - Still-Life Georg Frederik Ziesel - Roses, hyacinth and other flowers in a glass vase in a stone niche Carl Massmann - Basket of Lilac Antonio Ponce - Still-Life with Flowers, Artichokes and Fruit Jacques Linard - Chinese Bowl with Flowers Cailebotte - White Flowers Alfred Rouby - Spring Flowers