The language of flowers : a fully illustrated compendium of meaning, literature, and lore for the modern romantic /
Begay, Odessa,
The language of flowers : a fully illustrated compendium of meaning, literature, and lore for the modern romantic / written and illustrated by Odessa Begay. - 254 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-254).
Following an introduction that provides a short history of the language of flowers, a fad which reached its peak during the reign of Queen Victoria, each uniquely illustrated and designed entry is an enjoyable read full of history and little-known facts. Here is the story of Tulipmania; how the pansy got its "face," and why the most particular pollination process of a certain orchid has made the vanilla bean a very dear commodity. You'll also discover how Christian Dior's passion for lily of the valley inspired his classic perfume Diorissimo and its extraordinary bottle; why Oscar Wilde had a penchant for wearing green carnations in his lapel; and how Greeks and Romans believed snapdragons could ward off witchcraft, so they planted them at entryways to their homes. With more than a dozen two-page paintings evoking the romance of noteworthy Victorian gardens and symbolic bouquets, a cross-referenced index of flowers and meanings, and suggestions for further reading, this book is a must for lovers of floriology and Victoriana.
0062873199 9780062873194
2018938728
Flowers--Miscellanea.
Flower language--Miscellanea.
Flowers--Symbolic aspects--Miscellanea.
Flowers--Folklore--Miscellanea.
Flowers in literature--Miscellanea.
Trivia and miscellanea.
Illustrated works.
The language of flowers : a fully illustrated compendium of meaning, literature, and lore for the modern romantic / written and illustrated by Odessa Begay. - 254 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-254).
Following an introduction that provides a short history of the language of flowers, a fad which reached its peak during the reign of Queen Victoria, each uniquely illustrated and designed entry is an enjoyable read full of history and little-known facts. Here is the story of Tulipmania; how the pansy got its "face," and why the most particular pollination process of a certain orchid has made the vanilla bean a very dear commodity. You'll also discover how Christian Dior's passion for lily of the valley inspired his classic perfume Diorissimo and its extraordinary bottle; why Oscar Wilde had a penchant for wearing green carnations in his lapel; and how Greeks and Romans believed snapdragons could ward off witchcraft, so they planted them at entryways to their homes. With more than a dozen two-page paintings evoking the romance of noteworthy Victorian gardens and symbolic bouquets, a cross-referenced index of flowers and meanings, and suggestions for further reading, this book is a must for lovers of floriology and Victoriana.
0062873199 9780062873194
2018938728
Flowers--Miscellanea.
Flower language--Miscellanea.
Flowers--Symbolic aspects--Miscellanea.
Flowers--Folklore--Miscellanea.
Flowers in literature--Miscellanea.
Trivia and miscellanea.
Illustrated works.