Cherry

by Constance L Kirker and Mary Newman

Book Overview

Ripe, sensuous, irresistible: the cherry tree and its stunning blossoms conjure up many literal, metaphorical, and visceral sensations. We enjoy cherry picking, a cherry on top, and even, on occasion, losing one's cherry. Cherries have been consumed since prehistoric times, reaching great popularity among the ancient Romans. They have come to symbolize such divergent concepts as fertility, innocence, and seductiveness, inspiring Dutch still-life paintings,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1789142822
• ISBN13: 9781789142822
• Release Date: May 2021
• Publisher: Reaktion Books
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.3"