{"product_id":"the-spirit-of-butterflies-myth-magic-and-art","title":"The Spirit of Butterflies: Myth  Magic  and Art","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Literature and butterflies are the two sweetest passions known to man.\" -Vladimir Nabokov The passion for butterflies-evident in todays explosion of butterfly imagery in fashion  jewelry  and the decorative arts-has inspired humankind throughout history. All over the world  the butterfly has been a source of wonder and a metaphor for spiritual beliefs. In this unique book  Maraleen Manos-Jones combines myth  legend  poetry  and art to explore the myriad ways in which humans have perceived this captivating creature. Butterfly goddesses have reigned in cultures as diverse as Minoan Crete and Toltec Mexico. Butterflies have appeared in the poetry of Blake and Neruda  in paintings by Bruegel  Picasso  and Warhol  and in the dances of Native Americans  Africans  and the Japanese  among others. Many have adopted the butterfly as a personal symbol  including the Emperor Augustus. With images ranging from ancient stone carvings to modern furniture  body tattoos  jeweled combs  and haute couture  this enchanting gift book-the result of nearly three decades of research-celebrates the power of one of natures most delicate beings. MARALEEN MANOS-JONES has been involved with butterflies for nearly 30 years. She has created butterfly dances  owned a butterfly gallery  lectured on butterflies  and collected butterfly stories and art. She lives in a house surrounded by her butterfly garden in Brooklyn  New York. 175 illustrations  150 in full color  9 x 11\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966605324341,"sku":"ByrdShop_0810941155","price":46.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780810941151.jpg?v=1770571058","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-spirit-of-butterflies-myth-magic-and-art","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}