Love. Love is shown in so many ways. Whether it be a loving husband buying a beautiful, diamond ring or a child’s crush bringing the other a tootsie roll, love is always being expressed. What is one way that no matter what your age, or what the mood of your significant other is in, you can look like the most caring person in the world? A magnificent glass vase filled with freshly plucked, blooming flowers. A vase full of fresh flowers can really mean a lot to someone who is sick, is having a hard time, or just needs an exaggerated reminder that they mean the world to you. There is such a deeper meaning to the vase then you could imagine at first glance. Start with the vase. At first glance, the only thing an ordinary person would recognize is the flowers that are in the vase. However, someone with a deeper mind is going to look at every aspect of the gift and pay attention to what else is important, the vase, the beautiful piece of artwork that brings together a bouquet. Think of all of the shapes the vase could be. It could be high and skinny, petite and plump, or a combination that is special to itself. It is just like a person. You see, the unique shape of the vase doesn’t go unnoticed. It is not just a container, it is an elegant transporter of love and passion. Next, think of the quality of a vase. Is the vase a cheap plastic vase that has been drug out of a dusty basement? Is the vase an elegant crystalline piece of artwork? Depending on how hard you work determines
For this DB, I will review the Small Ivory Chest with Scenes from Courtly Romances, explaining its meaning to its culture during its time, then comparing it to our times culture. The Ivory Chest consists of multiple Ivory plaques held together by metal strips, hinges, handle, and a lock. Boxes such as these were inscribed with various romantic themes, with this particular box romantic themes follows a single romantic story set in sequential episodes. The boxes were given to woman by either smitten men wanting to who them, or as wedding presents offered by a groom. Since products such as these would be reserved for those of higher class, these reflect both the possible joy, or sorrow that could come of marriages in a time were high class weddings
Flowers have been added in the front and at the back which helps this style feel sweet and romantic, perfect for a little flower girl.
A lady or damsel involved in a courtly romance would bestow small gifts upon her suitor as a sign of her affection. The “sprig of lavender” (54) which Annie breaks off and gives to Liza is the first token given in the book, later tokens include the plant Liza buys for Annie and the rings the girls exchange at
The fourth item is a lotus flower. I chose a lotus flower because it symbolizes my calm and peaceful attitude. Not only that but it shows everyone’s true beauty inside. Meaning outside is beautiful but once you observe more you can see all the little details that make up this flower. Despite the fact that a lotus begins on a muddy surface. It grows up to be a beautiful flower. Additionally, Lotus’ are very gentle and delicate.
Nothing else would be visible in such a way to her. The first gift of many, is a treat children can enjoy and
The piece is a standard vase with a narrow base on a supporting foot, which swells on the sides, running from the upper belly to the neck, and ends with a slightly flared lip. Looking closely at the vase, we can see that the decorator/painter decorated not only the belly of the base but also its base.
You see, in the language of flowers, it can mean ‘early friendship’. Even though we’ve been friends for a while now, I wanted to give you these to the both of you to commemorate our friendship, and hope that it will last forever!”
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I will not end a flower's life by plucking it, wrapping it, to have a present fit
Atonement, a novel by Ian McEwan explores the theme of love through the symbolism of the vase and a French soldier, metaphors and repetition.
Aileana removed the paper wrapping from the gift and looked inside the box. Her eyes started to tear-up as she pulled out the carved wood sculpture of the stunning woman leaning back against a seal sitting on the beach.
Thank you for taking your time to read my zine. I am a senior in 2017 Arts Academy Capstone class. My project is to hand make crepe paper flower bouquet for lung cancer survivors. This booklet is a small part of my project to deliver the experience behind my work. I wish to make a everlasting hope like the flowers that will forever continue to
Alter, A. (2017, January 27). Uneasy About the Future, Readers Turn to Dystopian Classics. New York Times.
Roses are given to people so often. Who among us does not attach some type of personal significance to the image of a rose? I would venture to say that no one has not given, been given, or wished to give or receive a rose. Roses are delivered from florists by the dozen during all holiday seasons, for anniversaries, for apologies, for courting. . . And it is in this obsessive usage that the meaning of the rose has been exploited. What delivers more
Love is difficult to define, difficult to measure, and difficult to understand. Love is what great writers write about, great singers sing about, and great philosophers ponder. Love is a powerful emotion, for which there is no wrong definition, for it suits each and every person differently. Whether love is between family, friends, or lovers, it is an overwhelming emotion that can be experienced in many different ways.