02574cam a22003253u 4500 70433 UtSlPG 20260610134628.0 m cr n 260607r20231913utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 13035962 UtSlPG en iso639-1 N Haig, Elizabeth The floral symbolism of the great masters Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-04-01 Charlie Howard and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Floral Symbolism of the Great Masters" by Elizabeth Haig is a scholarly exploration of the use of floral symbolism in Christian art, written in the early 20th century. The book delves into how various flowers were employed to convey deeper religious meanings and spiritual attributes in artworks throughout history, particularly during the Renaissance. It aims to unravel the intricate relationships between floral imagery and the doctrines of the Church, providing insights into the visual language of sacred art. The opening of the work introduces readers to the historical context of floral symbolism in Christian art, emphasizing the early use of emblems to convey faith, particularly in times of persecution. It outlines the transition from simple decorative motifs in early Christian art to more elaborate symbolic representations as the Church gained prominence, leading to an explosion of artistic expression during the Renaissance. The text discusses how flowers like the lily, rose, and olive branch came to represent qualities such as purity, divine love, and peace, as well as the broader tradition of integrating these symbols into religious doctrine and art. The meticulous nature of artists' choices reflects a rich tapestry of meaning that communicates theological ideas, making it accessible to both the educated and the illiterate. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: Kegan Paul, Trench, Trübner & Co., Ltd, 1913 Flowers -- Symbolic aspects https://archive.org/details/floralsymbolismo00haiguoft/page/n5/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70433 111159 111159