Why have flowers captivated artists and tastemakers for centuries? From the lush Dutch still lifes of the 1600s, painted at the height of “tulip mania,” to Monet’s water lilies at Giverny, Van Gogh’s sunflowers, Georgia O’Keeffe’s bold blooms to Maplethorpe’s sculptural black-and-white floral photographs, flowers have inspired some of the world’s most beloved art. They have also shaped how we decorate our homes, from William Morris’s classic floral wallpapers to the fine china, fabrics and arrangements that bring beauty to our tables today. Flower historian Jill Brooke, author of The Genius of Flowers: What Life’s Most Beautiful Creations Can Teach Usand a columnist for Florists’ Review magazine, shares the fascinating stories behind these timeless designs and the meanings hidden in every petal. You’ll come away with fresh ideas for bringing flowers into your own home, and a new way of seeing the art and beauty all around you.
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