The role of illustrated and edible botany through the project “El Herbario Comestible”
Keywords:
Botanical illustration, gastronomy, dissemination, conservation, biodiversityAbstract
Is it possible to explore science, disseminate it and make people aware of the urgency of conserving nature through art and gastronomy? The project El Herbario Comestible seeks through contact with nature, to discover the fascinating scientific world that surrounds it, exerci?sing active observation. This project brings together disciplines such as science, illustration and gastronomy in order to teach, educate and remind us of the importance of botany and conservation. It is not only important to investigate, but also to transmit to the general public the history, scientific discoveries and current affairs of science through all our senses
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