What symbolic meaning does chrysanthemum represent?
In the long history of ancient and modern Chinese and foreign cultures, chrysanthemums have always occupied a unique position. This kind of plant in full bloom in autumn is not only a good ornamental product, but also carries spiritual sustenance that spans thousands of years. From Tao Yuanming's selection of chrysanthemums to the Japanese royal emblem, from European church decoration to modern floral design, chrysanthemums use sixteen petals of gold stamens to weave a multicultural code. Analysis of the symbol system of chrysanthemum flower language code: The emotional universe in the color, chrysanthemums of different colors form a unique emotional language system: spring chrysanthemum uses pink petals to interpret the romance of love divination, yellow chrysanthemum uses a golden flower plate to convey the blessings of career success, and white chrysanthemum expresses sorrow and memories in solemnity. It is worth noting that although the name Gerbera carries "chrysanthemum", it actually belongs to a different family and genus, and its bright color symbolizes its mysterious vitality. Oriental philosophy: The spiritual totem of the four gentlemen China traditional culture gives chrysanthemums three cultural dimensions: 1. Reclusion style: Since Tao Yuanming's "picking chrysanthemums under the east fence", chrysanthemums have become the spiritual armor of literati against the secular world. 2. Chongyang symbol: The double nine numbers of the ninth month of the lunar calendar give chrysanthemums an auspicious meaning of prolonging life. 3. Aesthetic model: The Song Dynasty "Chrysanthemum" records 527 varieties. The classification of petals affects the East Asian aesthetic system. Western imagery: the dual faces of sanctity and taboo In the European cultural context, white chrysanthemum is not only a sacred symbol on the Pope's Holy See, but also a common memorial flower in cemeteries. This dualism has caused interesting phenomena in contemporary times: the French avoid giving white chrysanthemums, while the Italians regard yellow chrysanthemums as a symbol of death. Japan has pushed the worship of chrysanthemums to the extreme-the sixteen petals of chrysanthemums have become the imperial pattern of the emperor, deriving the metaphor of national character of "chrysanthemums and knives."
When we stare at the chrysanthemums, we are actually interpreting the spiritual map of human civilization. This plant is not only a silent mourner at funerals, but also a festive decoration for the Double Ninth Festival banquet, and an aesthetic messenger crossing cultural barriers. In contemporary floral design, designers break traditional taboos by mixing and mixing different colored chrysanthemums, giving ancient symbols new vitality.