Tiny Treasures Mushroom and Caitlin Ryan examine the

and Caitlin Ryan examine the full sweep of Lê’s artistic practice

This elegant book presents 24 homes

by his mid-twenties

measuring instruments

The text and illustrations were repeatedly refined as the medicinal benefits of a plant’s use were more clearly understood and the style of illustration tended toward higher degrees of naturalism

Tiny Treasures Mushroom and Caitlin Ryan examine thentricate and appealing, curious and uncanny, miniature works of art exert surprising power. Over thousands of years and across cultures, artists and artisans have created small objects for many purposes: tiny gold amulets of ancient Egyptian gods to protect the wearer; portable European medieval shrines made of precious materials to hold the relics of saints; English and American miniature painted portraits to keep loved ones close; Dutch dollhouse