The Rose: The Symbolism of the Rose - Photo Gallery of the Roses in the Garden of the Palais Royal, Paris, France
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| The Roses in the Garden of the Palais Royal, Paris, France Paris Photo Gallery Crédits photo : Gérard Pocquet https://ainsiparlaitlart.blogspot.com |
The Symbolism of the Rose
Offering a rose, regardless of its color, is a gesture filled with meaning. It can express deep emotions, commemorate a special occasion, or simply be a way to bring joy to someone. The rose is, therefore, a timeless gesture that transcends words, carrying with it a message full of significance and emotion.
The eye, does it see it? The ear, does it hear it? Will the heart understand it? As a rich and versatile symbol, often associated with love, passion, beauty, and delicacy, the rose reveals itself in its symbolism as a symbol of transfiguration, glorification, and spiritual transformation.
Like a flower that blooms, the rose, with its thorns, offers humanity the capacity to transcend life’s trials
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in order to attain a state of purity and nobility. This can be seen as a metaphor for life itself, where beauty and pain are inextricably linked. This duality emphasizes that transfiguration and glory can emerge from moments of struggle or suffering. The cycle of birth, life, and death, symbolized by the rose (blossoming, decline, death), refers to the idea of rebirth; from "Rosalia," the Day of the Dead celebration in Italy,
to the "Rosalies," the return of the blooming season. It can be perceived as a symbol of hope and resilience, indicating that beauty can emerge even after dark periods. The red rose connotes passionate love, desire, and deep romantic feelings. It is the queen of flowers, with its garnet hue competing
with the scarlet red, the color of the fiery Poppy, the color of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite (A.A.S.R.).
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The Symbolism of the Rose In medieval culture, the rose held a prominent place in France, Germany, and England. Widely appreciated, the Middle Ages positioned it as the heraldic and mystical flower of the Passion, of the Holy Scriptures, and of the Blood of the Savior. It is recognized as the emblem of the Blood of Christ. Christianity adopted the rose to connect humanity with God. The rose represents the emblem of the humanity of Christ; it is the emblem of Jesus Christ in its ancient sense of "gateway to life." |
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Paganism revealed it.
Depending on the country, ancient paganisms represented it in the form of a Cup, a Rose, a Lotus Flower, and a Heart.
In all paganisms, the Rose attests to the brevity of life, an image of destiny, of the unfinished.
In many pagan traditions, the rose is linked to deities, particularly those of love and beauty. For example, in Greek mythology, it is associated with Aphrodite, the goddess of love, who is often represented with roses. Roses were also dedicated to other deities, such as Isis in Egyptian mythology, who symbolized fertility and rebirth.
In the East, other flowers, emblems of resurrection, are known under the name of "Roses of Jericho" or "Pilgrims' Roses", or "Roses of the Crusaders". During the decline, they are collected. Several years later, the roots are soaked in water and they open again, taking on their aspect of life which will last the life of a Rose.
This singular faculty of resurrecting or regenerating itself in appearance earned it to be assimilated to the name and symbolism of the Rose.
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| The Roses in the Garden of the Palais Royal, Paris, France Paris Photo Gallery Crédits photo : Gérard Pocquet https://ainsiparlaitlart.blogspot.com |
The Symbolism of the Rose
La Rose : le symbolisme de la Rose - Photo Gallery Le Jardin du Palais Royal Paris France
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