Flower Power: The Meaning of Flowers in Art - Hardcover

Andrew Moore; Christopher Garibaldi

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0856675733 ISBN 13: 9780856675737

Publisher: Philip Wilson Publishers, 2003

Synopsis

This text brings together a wide variety of illustrations of the cut flower in the history of European fine and decorative art since 1500. It explains their symbolic meanings and demonstrates the response that flowers evoke in us all. The representation of non-European traditions, such as those of China, Japan and the Indian sub-continent, enriches the visual material and illustrates the differences between faiths and cultures. A series of thematic chapters follow a broadly chronological arrangement of works of fine and decorative art, manuscripts and books. The early symbolism and mythologies associated with flowers are illustrated through detailed medieval manuscripts. Illustrations of paintings, textiles, furniture, silver, and ceramics focus on individual flowers through the course of the book.

About this title

Review:

"...a fascinating look at flowers and their place in history."--Suzanne Hively "Cleveland Plain-Dealer "

"...[a] visual treat...."--Indianapolis Star, 7/5/03

"...a fascinating look at flowers and their place in history."--Suzanne Hively, Cleveland Plain-Dealer
"...[a] visual treat...."--Indianapolis Star,

About the Author:

Anna Pavord is the author of the best-selling title The Tulip. Andrew Moore is Keeper of Art, and Christopher Garibaldi is Assistant Keeper of Art, both at Norwich Castle Museum, Norfolk, England.

About this edition

• Publisher: Philip Wilson Publishers
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0856675733
• ISBN 13: 9780856675737
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 96