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This revised flexi-cover edition of a popular gift book of Renaissance and Baroque floral paintings features numerous full-color illustrations and informative commentary.
Arranged alphabetically, the flowers depicted in this book by artists such as Brueghel and William Morris display a full array of emotions and ideals, declarations of love, gestures of gratitude, and expressions of sympathy. Each full-color, full-page illustration is accompanied by a descriptive text explaining the flower s symbolism, mythological importance, and meaning in the present day. From Hippocrates discovery of the healing powers of the iris to the daffodil s connection with Christ s resurrection, this captivating collection of botanical art, enhanced by Marina Heilmeyer s insightful commentary, reminds us of the power and eloquence of nature s most exquisite gifts. Marina Heilmeyer is a botanist and art historian at the Botanical Museum in Berlin. Her botanical commentary is featured in the highly acclaimed Maria Sibylla Merian: New Book of Flowers (Prestel).| Price | Condition | Delivery | Seller | Action |
| $110.75 | Digital |
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James Jacobs
reviewed The Language of Flowers: Symbols and Myths on December 02, 2017
The Language of Flowers
Beautiful book with exquisite pictures on the "language" of flowers and their meaning over the eons. Lots of interesting tidbits for the flower lover: "Mallows" (hollyhocks) are among the oldest cultivated plants known to humans and symbolizes forgiveness. "Lily of the Valley" contains digitalis glycosides-used to treat heart complaints (means fortunate in love). Saffron comes from "Crocuses" which symbolizes heavenly bliss & resurrection. "Cornflower" stands for loyalty and King Tutankhamen was found with a wreath of blue cornflowers around his neck. Interesting read.
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