The History of the Sunflower
The sunflower can be traced back as far 1000 BC here in America. It was originally cultivated as a valuable food source. The Europeans exploration brought another type of attention to the flower as a beautiful flower, and the appreciation for it grew. Many artists have used the Sunflower as a source of inspiration and during the Impressionist Era artist were fixated on its beauty. Vincent van Gogh was inspired and fascinated with this beautiful flower so much he created several paintings with the Sunflower as the central theme. These paintings are still famous today and very valuable. There are several religions who are documented in the Sunflower image. Sunflowers are often photographed with the majesty of the tall stalks and petals stretched towards the sun, which is its source.
Today the Sunflower remained a highly recognizable flower and admired for its sunny disposition and delightful charm. They continue to be a source of oils for cooking, seeds and uses for skin emollients. The Sunflower has so many reflections of the sun itself it invites others to bask in the warmth of its glow.
Religious significance
Spiritually, Sunflowers represent God's love and humankind seeking unity and connection with a higher power. In Chinese symbolism, Sunflowers signify intelligence, strength, good luck and long life. AGES the Sunflower represents the growth process and the ability to share what it learned with others to help make the community, my sister and myself a more beautiful being.
The sunflower can be traced back as far 1000 BC here in America. It was originally cultivated as a valuable food source. The Europeans exploration brought another type of attention to the flower as a beautiful flower, and the appreciation for it grew. Many artists have used the Sunflower as a source of inspiration and during the Impressionist Era artist were fixated on its beauty. Vincent van Gogh was inspired and fascinated with this beautiful flower so much he created several paintings with the Sunflower as the central theme. These paintings are still famous today and very valuable. There are several religions who are documented in the Sunflower image. Sunflowers are often photographed with the majesty of the tall stalks and petals stretched towards the sun, which is its source.
Today the Sunflower remained a highly recognizable flower and admired for its sunny disposition and delightful charm. They continue to be a source of oils for cooking, seeds and uses for skin emollients. The Sunflower has so many reflections of the sun itself it invites others to bask in the warmth of its glow.
Religious significance
Spiritually, Sunflowers represent God's love and humankind seeking unity and connection with a higher power. In Chinese symbolism, Sunflowers signify intelligence, strength, good luck and long life. AGES the Sunflower represents the growth process and the ability to share what it learned with others to help make the community, my sister and myself a more beautiful being.
Parts of the Sunflower:
Petals Yellow and sometimes red – there are approximately 40-50 petals surrounding the crest of the flower Seeds Can be found on the crest of the flower and attract birds and insects for pollen Leaf Are hairy and large they hair course short hair on them Stem Is the essential part of the flower it is sturdy, durable and stand tall, its purpose to hold up the big magnificent flower itself Roots Allow the flower to be grounded and to maintain its hold on the universe. |