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Uncover the secret meanings behind your bouquets and floral arrangements with this stunningly illustrated exploration of the Victorian la...
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Uncover the secret meanings behind your bouquets and floral arrangements with this stunningly illustrated exploration of the Victorian language of flowers, including the multicultural history, rituals, and mythology behind over 600 flowers, herbs, and trees.
In the Victorian language of flowers, hundreds of blooms were ascribed specific meanings based on folklore, science, and ancient historyPage through this botanical encyclopedia to learn each flower''s Victorian meaning (ranunculus, for example, boldly states, "I am dazzled by your charms," while marigold represents despair), common names, and cultural history. There is also an index of the flowers grouped by theme, should you want to challenge your local florist to create a coded message for a loved one.
The study of floriography can be used by readers to decode hidden messages in beloved novels like The Age of Innocence or speculate as to why two canary-yellow roses—which signify jealousy and infidelity—were featured in Diana Spencer''s wedding bouquetYou might share some honeysuckle (meaning "bonds of love") with a friend or partner as a gesture of commitment. Or perhaps you''ll choose a celebratory bouquet of angelica ("inspiration") and purple columbine ("resolved to win") for a friend who has triumphed over something difficult.
Karen Azoulay pairs nineteenth century botanical drawings with electric photography, creating a one-of-a-kind flower dictionary with a contemporary, artful feelWith a foreword by Kate Bolick and a helpful sentiment-based index, Flowers and Their Meanings is both a beautiful volume and a practical guide to incorporating the language of flowers into your own life.
In the Victorian language of flowers, hundreds of blooms were ascribed specific meanings based on folklore, science, and ancient historyPage through this botanical encyclopedia to learn each flower''s Victorian meaning (ranunculus, for example, boldly states, "I am dazzled by your charms," while marigold represents despair), common names, and cultural history. There is also an index of the flowers grouped by theme, should you want to challenge your local florist to create a coded message for a loved one.
The study of floriography can be used by readers to decode hidden messages in beloved novels like The Age of Innocence or speculate as to why two canary-yellow roses—which signify jealousy and infidelity—were featured in Diana Spencer''s wedding bouquetYou might share some honeysuckle (meaning "bonds of love") with a friend or partner as a gesture of commitment. Or perhaps you''ll choose a celebratory bouquet of angelica ("inspiration") and purple columbine ("resolved to win") for a friend who has triumphed over something difficult.
Karen Azoulay pairs nineteenth century botanical drawings with electric photography, creating a one-of-a-kind flower dictionary with a contemporary, artful feelWith a foreword by Kate Bolick and a helpful sentiment-based index, Flowers and Their Meanings is both a beautiful volume and a practical guide to incorporating the language of flowers into your own life.
Format | Inbunden |
Omfång | 248 sidor |
Språk | Engelska |
Förlag | Random House USA Inc |
Utgivningsdatum | 2023-03-21 |
ISBN | 9780593234679 |
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- Inbunden, 248, Engelska, Random House USA, 2023-03-21, 9780593234679
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- Format Inbunden
- Antal sidor 248
- Språk Engelska
- Förlag Random House USA
- Utgivningsdatum 2023-03-21
- ISBN 9780593234679