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  • Constantin Flondor, Brânca Maicii Domnului, 2022
    Constantin Flondor, Brânca Maicii Domnului, 2022

    Visual Histories of the Flower: Between Allegory, Contemplation, and Experiment

    Georgia O'keeffe, Constantin Flondor, David Hockney

     This essay traces the visual histories of the flower across Western art, from ancient symbolism and Renaissance allegories to modern and contemporary reinterpretations. Through the works of Georgia O’Keeffe, Constantin Flondor, and David Hockney, it explores how flowers have shifted from religious or moral metaphors to vehicles of contemplation, experimentation, and new media expression. The text highlights how a timeless motif continues to inspire artists, bridging tradition and innovation.