Monoprinting Gladioli Flowers

Monoprinting Gladioli was amazing.
Gladioli (gladiolus) belong to the iris family (Iridaceae) and are native to South Africa. The name “gladiolus” is derived from the Latin word “gladius,” which means sword and so they carry a rich and surprisingly broad symbolic significance. In Roman times when gladiators
engaged in brutal combat they became a symbol of their heroic spirit. They therefore symbolise heroism, strength of character, victory and pride and were associated with the god Mars (Ares in Greek mythology).
They often pop up in paintings they were one of Vincent Van Goghs favourite flowers, he liked to use them to create triangular-structured compositions as in Vase with Gladioli and Carnation or an inverted triangle Vase with Gladioli and China Asters. Claude Monet painted Gladiolas in a Vase c.1876 by but he also painted them in a garden setting, also Gladioli in a Vase were painted by Pierre-Auguste Renoir 1874 - 1875 to name just a few.
In floriography they can mean moral integrity, faithfulness, and remembrance. They are often chosen to convey condolences and sympathy, making them a respectful choice for funeral arrangements. However they are also the birth flower for the month of August and the traditional flower for celebrating the 40th wedding anniversary, signifying enduring love
and commitment.
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