On a set of broken clay bowls from northern Mesopotamia, delicate flower patterns have turned out to be something far more radical than decoration. New analysis of this ancient art suggests that early ...

Long before anyone wrote down a number, early villagers were painting flowers with a precision that looks suspiciously like ...

Botanical wallpaper is making a strong comeback, and it’s easy to see why. If you want to bring a refreshing touch of nature into your space, botanical patterns offer timeless style with a calming, ...

Halafian pottery shows that early agricultural societies practiced advanced mathematical thinking through plant-based art long before writing.

In the world of decorative tile, plant- and flower-inspired motifs are making a big comeback this spring—and we couldn’t be happier to see them. A water-jet tile-cutter can create intricate botanical ...

Visitors to the New England Botanic Garden in Boylston revel in the splendor of orchids on display at the "Pixels + Petals" exhibit. (Jesse Costa/WBUR) While winter’s chill still has its grip on the ...