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Hardcover. In this book, Marcia Reiss provides a history of the lily, which traces the flower's contradictory symbolism in art, literature, religion and popular culture. Series: Botanical. Num Pages: 224 pages, 50 colour, 50 black and white. BIC Classification: WMPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 167 x 21. Weight in Grams: 574.
The lily is a flower of contradictions. It represents both life and death, appearing at weddings and funerals. In their pure white form, lilies are a symbol of innocence, chastity, and purity of heart, but in contrast, the highly fragrant and intensely colored orange lilies symbolize passion. In Lily, Marcia Reiss explores these paradoxes, tracing the flower's cultural significance in art, literature, religion and popular entertainment throughout history. Reiss journeys from the tomb carvings of ancient Egypt to the paintings of Claude Monet, Georgia O'Keeffe and Salvador Dali, exploring the lily as a subject of fascination and obsession. Unearthing many ... Read more
The lily is a flower of contradictions. It represents both life and death, appearing at weddings and funerals. In their pure white form, lilies are a symbol of innocence, chastity, and purity of heart, but in contrast, the highly fragrant and intensely colored orange lilies symbolize passion. In Lily, Marcia Reiss explores these paradoxes, tracing the flower's cultural significance in art, literature, religion and popular entertainment throughout history. Reiss journeys from the tomb carvings of ancient Egypt to the paintings of Claude Monet, Georgia O'Keeffe and Salvador Dali, exploring the lily as a subject of fascination and obsession. Unearthing many ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Reaktion Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
Series
Botanical
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781780230931
SKU
V9781780230931
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Ref
99-15
About Marcia Reiss
Marcia Reiss is the author of many books on New York history and architecture. She has worked as a journalist, university professor, public official and advocate, and is an avid gardener.
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