Flowers 1368 - 1399

Lü Jingfu painted these flowers on silk during the late 14th century, capturing the delicate dance between nature and symbolism. Here, poppies take center stage. In the East, they embody beauty and relaxation, yet across cultures, these flowers have appeared in various contexts, from ancient Greece, where they were linked to sleep and dreams, to their somber association with remembrance in the West. These diverse interpretations reveal how symbols evolve. Butterflies flit around the blooms, traditionally representing transformation and joy. Consider how these motifs reappear through time, echoing themes of mortality and rebirth. The emotional pull of such imagery engages us subconsciously, reminding us of life's transient beauty. This is a constant cycle of cultural memory, with symbols surfacing, shifting, and finding new life across generations.