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Adult/High School-Butterflies have been the subject of art and literature throughout human history. Myths, legends, poetry, art, and dance honor the creature, which is depicted in sacred and secular objects in almost every culture. This beautiful book has 150 full-color images. However, it is more than an art book, for each chapter explores a topic of butterfly lore. In "Butterfly People," readers learn about individuals and groups who have adopted the butterfly as part of their identity (James McNeill Whistler signed his works with a butterfly). "Butterfly Dance and Cocoon Magic" describes ritual butterfly dance and ceremony in a number of cultures. "Butterfly Soul" explores death and the afterlife. Each of these topics could inspire classroom discussion and student research. While the art attracts readers, the well-researched, engaging text will hold their interest. Spirit of Butterflies crosses academic subject areas as well as cultural areas. Anthropology, ecology, history, art, and literature classes could benefit from this book.
Nancy Karst, Fairfax County Public Library, VA
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Book Description
"Literature and butterflies are the two sweetest passions known to man."
-Vladimir Nabokov The passion for butterflies-evident in today's explosion of butterfly imagery in fashion, jewelry, and the decorative arts-has inspired humankind throughout history. All over the world, the butterfly has been a source of wonder and a metaphor for spiritual beliefs. In this unique book, Maraleen Manos-Jones combines myth, legend, poetry, and art to explore the myriad ways in which humans have perceived this captivating creature. Butterfly goddesses have reigned in cultures as diverse as Minoan Crete and Toltec Mexico. Butterflies have appeared in the poetry of Blake and Neruda, in paintings by Bruegel, Picasso, and Warhol, and in the dances of Native Americans, Africans, and the Japanese, among others. Many have adopted the butterfly as a personal symbol, including the Emperor Augustus. With images ranging from ancient stone carvings to modern furniture, body tattoos, jeweled combs, and haute couture, this enchanting gift book-the result of nearly three decades of research-celebrates the power of one of nature's most delicate beings. MARALEEN MANOS-JONES has been involved with butterflies for nearly 30 years. She has created butterfly dances, owned a butterfly gallery, lectured on butterflies, and collected butterfly stories and art. She lives in a house surrounded by her butterfly garden in Brooklyn, New York. 175 illustrations, 150 in full color, 9 x 11"
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