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Ruth Leon recommends… Flowers and Gardens – Met Museum

Ruth Leon recommends… Flowers and Gardens – Met Museum

Flowers are more than merely decorative. People throughout time have used them as storytelling devices. Across eras and cultures, they have been cherished for their healing properties, as well as their religious and folkloric significance.

In this 1982 film, learn more about flowers at The Met, from the daily floral arrangements that grace the Great Hall to the medieval gardens at The Met Cloisters.

This film from the Met’s film vault explores the paintings of Monet, Manet, and Redon and several standout examples of Japanese decorative art, including a portable picnic set that draws design inspiration from the peony blossom.

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