Edward Burne-Jones: The Flower Book

by Edward Burne-Jones, Gabriele Verscheln, Gabriele Uerscheln

This work examines the allegorical flower pictures of Edward Burne-Jones.

Genres: Art

96 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1999

Reviews

[Nemo · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Flower Book by Edward-Burne Jones: It’s so beautiful and fantastical. I like that round shape of these small paintings, it reminds of lenses that peak into another world. ‘I mean by a picture a beautiful romantic dream of something that never was, never will be- in a light better than any light that ever shone- in a land no one can define or remember, only desire- and the forms divinely beautiful.’ The flower name and the picture is a soul together, indissoluble, portrayed in the sophistication of grace and elegance which resonated of Gothic aesthetics. As a Pre-Raphaelites painter, he rejuvenates appreciation for an art form that’s ancient and mystical, portraying a world which is imaginary as it’s unreal as a dream, full of myths and lore untold. I love reading this book and the writings the editor annotate for each illustration, each time I see more depth in the small round illustration, like a photo that encapsulate its essence of something far greater. Poetic and ethereal.

[Samuel Valentino · Rating 4 out of 5]

The paintings aren't as complete as his larger works, and the commentary is uninspired, but if you are into Burne-Jones it's a really good book. While the finish level of the work is more sketch-like, the composition of each one is superb.