Nature and us

From the show “Birds, Bees, Flowers, and Trees: Images of Nature’s Past and Present,’’ at the Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Mass., May 22-Sept. 20.

The museum says the show “pairs historical illustrations from the age of scientific inquiry with contemporary artists’ books featuring similar themes. From delicate wildflowers to high-tech dragonfly drones, this installation explores our ever-evolving relationship with the natural world.’’