Yellow Butterflies on Cherry Blossoms
by Diana Haronis
Title
Yellow Butterflies on Cherry Blossoms
Artist
Diana Haronis
Medium
Photograph - Photography
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The cherry blossom holds much symbolism within Japan. According to the Buddhist tradition, the breathtaking but brief beauty of the blossoms symbolizes the transient nature of life. The flowers last for at most a few weeks, but during that time, both the mountains and the cities are full of the delicate pink flowers, be the trees wild or cultivated. “The traditional Japanese values of purity and simplicity are thought to be reflected in the form and color of the blossoms.” (Osamu, 1983) The cherry blossom is also tied with the samurai culture, representing the fleeting nature of the samurai’s life and symbolic of drops of blood. (Frederic, 2002
Butterflies are a symbol of transformation, rebirth, renewal, freedom and lightness of being.
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