Chrysanthemum

Twigs Way (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

216 Seiten

2020
Reaktion Books (Verlag)
978-1-78914-205-1 (ISBN)

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A vibrantly illustrated history of the chrysanthemum through nature and culture.

Drawing its allure from the gold of the sun and the rule of emperors, the chrysanthemum winds its way through ancient Chinese culture into the gardens of French Impressionist painters and onto the pages of American novels. The flower signifies both life and death, as parts of Europe associate it with mourning while others celebrate it for its golden rays that light the autumnal gloom.
In this fascinating book, Twigs Way follows the fortunes of the flower through philosophy, art, literature and death, recounting the stories of the men and women who became captivated by it. With a range of vibrant illustrations, including works by Hiroshige, Monet and Mondrian, it will appeal to lovers of art, flowers, history and culture.

Twigs Way is a lecturer, writer and speaker who has worked in historic landscapes and gardens for over thirty years. She is a regular contributor to BBC Countryfile and her previous books include Carnation (Reaktion, 2016), A Passion for Gardening (2015) and Garden Gnomes: A History (2009). She lives in Cambridgeshire.

Introduction

1 The Honourable and Imperial Flower
2 Smuggling Tea and Chrysanthemums
3 Gathering the Harvest in Societies and Shows
4 In Peace and in War
5 An Impression of Chrysanthemums
6 A Literary Bouquet
7 Meaningful and Useful: A Plethora of Chrysanthemums

Timeline
References
Further Reading
Associations and Websites
Acknowledgements
Photo Acknowledgements
Index

Erscheinungsdatum	12.05.2020
Reihe/Serie	Botanical
Zusatzinfo	90 illustrations, 78 in colour
Verlagsort	London
Sprache	englisch
Maße	138 x 216 mm
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Natur / Ökologie
ISBN-10	1-78914-205-9 / 1789142059
ISBN-13	978-1-78914-205-1 / 9781789142051
Zustand	Neuware