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ncient Art's theme for 2024 is an exploration of "Flowers in Artwork," blending the timeless beauty of flowers with the expressive power of ar t. Flowers have been more than just subjects on a canvas; they've been storytellers, capturing the essence of cultural traditions, styles and emotions. They represent life's fleeting beauty and have been a source of inspiration and joy for artists and admirers alike.
Some ideas before we get into the details on what to make with this yarn...
Window into Winter - a lovely crocheted shawl
The Doodler - a fun knitted shawl by Stephen West
This is January's color of the month - and it is inspired Bosschaert's Still Life of Flowers! Ancient Arts Socknado is a yummy and squashy fingering weight yarn. Each 100 gram skein of Socknado has 385 yards (350 meters) of 80% superwash fine merino / 20% nylon goodness.
Below follows the email details on this colorway from Ancient Arts:
| Ambrosius Bosschaert the Elder's Still-Life of Flowers, painted in 1614, is a prime example of Dutch Golden Age painting. The newly independent Dutch Republic was the most prosperous nation in Europe during the 17th century, and it was a leading innovator in trade, science and art. Bosschaert was one of the first artists to specialize in flower still life painting, inspired the new genre of Dutch flower painting. He started the tradition of painting detailed, scientifically accurate flower bouquets by using softer, more realistic colors like soft pinks. |
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In this still life painting, the arrangement of the flowers forms an eye-catching scene highlighted by masterful use of light effects. A pink carnation, a white rose, and a yellow tulip with red stripes lie in front of a basket of brilliantly colored flowers. Various types of flowers that would not bloom in the same season appear together here: roses, forget-me-nots, lilies-of-the-valley, a cyclamen, a violet, a hyacinth, and tulips. The artist conveyed the silky texture of the petals, the prickliness of the rose thorns, and the fragility of opening buds with meticulous detail.
If you look closely, you'll also notice butterflies, a dragonfly and a bee. Each insect is carefully observed and rendered, from the dragonfly's transparent wings to the butterfly's minutely painted antennae. The presence of the insects, short-lived like flowers, are a reminder of the brevity of life and the transience of its beauty.
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