Contents

Abstract............................................................................................................................................2

Introduction......................................................................................................................................3

The Origins and Development of Floral Arrangements:.................................................................5

A HISTORY OF SUNFLOWER ART.............................................................................................8

Sunflower myth and symbolize.....................................................................................................10

Representation of Sunflowers....................................................................................................10

Sunflowers and their Associated Mythology.................................................................................11

Mythology of the Sunflower According to the Incas................................................................11

The Symbolism of the Sunflower in Greek Mythology............................................................12

The Goldenrod of Europe..........................................................................................................12

The Development of Art Featuring Sunflowers........................................................................13

Sun Flower in textile and fashion design.......................................................................................19

Objectives......................................................................................................................................20

Documentation...............................................................................................................................21

Result.............................................................................................................................................22

BiblioGraphy.................................................................................................................................22

Sunflower
Abstract

Sunflower is cultivated all over the world for its oil, its use as bird food, and its edible seeds.

Sunflowers are becoming more popular as both potted houseplants and as fresh cut flowers in the

floral business.

1. We want to see how well different sunflower varieties fared in both the field and the

greenhouse.

2. We want to learn more about sunflower's potential in the regional floral design market.

3. Sunflowers show them in fashion designing by many ways.

Research was done in the greenhouse in the autumn and winter of 2004, and in the field

throughout the spring and summer. A wide variety of cultivars were sourced from commercial

seed catalogues. The seeds in the field trial were planted in a randomised full block configuration

with the specified spacing and depth. Horticultural characteristics, such as time to initial leaf

emergence, plant height, days to blooming, numbers of blooms per head, and branching features,

were tracked for each plant from seedling to full maturity.

Concept: So we all know that sunflowers bloom in summers, one can’t have them whenever

they want unless you have an ideal climate to grow them, so the reason why I relate with them is

that one’s existence is just like sunflowers you get to live in this world only for once, so one

should live to the fullest no matter what you lack, just the way sunflowers absorb sunlight along

with the sun’s movement and adjust with its environment so we as a human should also go with

the flow of life and it’s happenings. We should light our world by ourselves so that we can stand

out just like these pretty flowers

Introduction

Sunflowers, scientifically known as Helianthus annuus, are huge annuals of genus Helianthus

that are cultivated as the crop for their delicious oily seeds. In addition to its usage in the

manufacture of frying oil, it is also put to use as a feed for cattle (in the form of a meal or a silage

plant), as food for birds, in some industrial uses, and as a decorative plant in residential gardens.

The wild form of H. annuus is an annual plant that produces a large number of flower heads and

has numerous branches. The domesticated sunflower, on the other hand, often has just one

enormous inflorescence (flower head) perched on a stem that is unbranched.

The scientific name for this plant is Helianthus annuus, which is come from the Greek words

Helios (meaning "sun") and Anthos (meaning "flower"). The adjective annuus means "annual" in

Latin.

The plant was initially tamed and used for agricultural purposes in U.S.A. In 16th century,

people from the Americas transported sunflower seeds all the way to Europe. In Europe,

sunflower seeds and sunflower oil quickly became commonplace in a variety of culinary

applications. Over the course of time, the majority of manufacturing at an industrial scale has

transferred to Eastern Europe, and as of the year 2020, Russia and Ukraine jointly generate more

than half of the world's seed output. (Kaya, 2012)

A usual height for this plant is three meters, and its upright, rough-hairy stem may reach that

height (10 feet). The record for the tallest sunflower ever grown was 9.17 meters (30 ft. 1 in).

The leaves of sunflowers are often alternating, big, coarsely serrated, and rough. The leaves near

the stem are typically the largest and most usually have the form of a heart.
The Origins and Development of Floral Arrangements:

Ancient Egyptians are credited with being the first people to arrange flowers in a vase. As early

as 2,500 BCE, the Egyptians used flowers as a decorative element in their art. They put freshly

cut flowers in vases on a daily basis, and they employed highly styled arrangements for funerals,

processions, and even just as table decorations.

It is generally accepted that Native Americans were the first people to cultivate, harvest, and find

uses for sunflowers. They considered the flower to be a plant with a variety of uses and

applications. Sunflowers were important to them because they produced oil that they could use

for a variety of purposes, including cooking, moisturizing, and cleaning. They came upon seeds

that they could consume to keep themselves alive. Even the petals and other components of the

flower were employed in the creation of paintings and other types of art by these people. (Seiler,

2016)

The sunflower is a very gorgeous and stunningly spectacular flower that is steeped in history.

Giving a sunflower to a friend or loved one is a simple way to brighten their day and demonstrate

how unique and important they are to you at the same time. In the Massachusetts region, Central

Square Florist is the go-to flower delivery service in Boston, and they have a vast variety of

sunflower bouquets for you to pick from!

A HISTORY OF SUNFLOWER ART

Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin, two painters associated with the impressionist and post-

impressionist movements, are credited with creating some of the most well-known paintings of

sunflowers. Although these two luminaries of the art world were from Europe, the genesis of the

flower may be traced back to the United States.

Around the year 1500, the Spanish were the ones who brought the sunflower to Europe. Prior to

then, sunflowers have important food crop and also may have been one of the earliest plants to

be cultivated in the USA. Sunflowers are still grown today in several parts of the world. (Wang

etal., 2021)

A Concise Overview of the History of Sunflowers

The sunflower, which originally seemed to be wilder in appearance, was nurtured by Native

Americans into a single-stalked bloom was loaded with seeds of many colors. The earliest

inhabitants of North and South America made use of many features of the plant, including its

edible seeds and stalks, as well as its therapeutic properties, as well as other applications.

Once Europeans got their hands on the sunflower, the first thing they did was breed the flower to

be used for decoration rather than as a source of sustenance. However, due to a strange turn of

events, the Russian Orthodox Church imposes dietary restrictions throughout the season of Lent

on dishes that are prepared using fats and oils. Sunflower oil was not included on the list of

restricted items, which led to a surge in consumer interest in the commodity. This resulted in the

breeding of the Mammoth Russian sunflower, which is now one of the most well-known types of

sunflower ever cultivated. You have seen these colossal sunflowers in the past. They have

gigantic heads that are packed full of seeds and stand on stalks that are hard to believe are so

thin. When you attempt to break the stalk, you will notice how strong it is, despite the fact that it

does not appear like it should be able to stand on its own. It should come as no surprise that

Native Americans constructed their homes using the tenacious threads of sunflower stems. The

plant is both lovely and robust in appearance. (Wang etal., 2021)

 Source: Gardenia

Sunflower myth and symbolize

Representation of Sunflowers

When assessing the strength and luminosity of a sunflower, bear in mind that you are not the first

person to observe these traits; others have seen them as well. Sunflowers were revered by certain

native peoples as symbols of velour, and they even encouraged their soldiers to take sunflower

cakes into battle with them. At the same time, hunters ventured into the forest that was covered

with sunflower powder.

On the other hand, sunflowers are symbolic of a variety of things to a wide variety of people

groups around the world. It is interesting that the sunflower has been given importance by so
many different civilizations, despite the fact that the plant is not native to the areas in which

those civilizations are located.

For instance, the Chinese associate the sunflower with a long and healthy life. Both Ukraine and

Russia see sunflowers as symbols of hope and peace; in fact, Ukraine has chosen the sunflower

to serve as its national flower. The ancient Incans held the sunflower in high regard since it was

considered to be a symbol of their sun god, Inti. In England, sunflowers are a sign of admiration,

but in Greece they represent loyalty and commitment.

Sunflowers have been given a wide range of interpretations, but generally speaking, they stand

for something positive.

Sunflowers are associated with joy, optimism, honesty, longevity, peace, affection, and devotion.

They also represent longevity. It's possible that the sunflower has the best chance of beating out

all the other flowers in terms of its potential to make people happy. People from all over the

world attach a great deal of cultural and spiritual significance to the sunflower, which is

characterized by a spherical head and petals that are yellow and brilliantly shiny, much like rays

of sunshine. This page will educate you on the meanings and symbols associated with

sunflowers, as well as the cultural and mythological significance of sunflowers, and the spiritual

significance of sunflowers. (Blamey, 2019)

Sunflowers and their Associated Mythology

Mythology of the Sunflower According to the Incas

In the year 1532, the intrepid explorer Francisco Pizarro came upon huge sunflowers in Peru.

The indigenous Inca people held the beautiful blossoms, with all of their vibrant colors and
exquisite designs, in a reverent esteem. Sunflowers were considered to be a representation of the

Incas' sun god, Inti, by the Incas. To worship Inti, Incan priestesses wore sunflower-shaped discs

made of pure gold on their breasts. Meanings of Sunflowers in Native American Culture Native

Americans also held the belief that sunflowers have a sacred quality. They played an important

role in several religious ceremonies, such as the Sun Dance, for instance. Additionally, the

inhabitants ground the sunflower seeds into fine flour and used it as a primary source of

nutrition. They used sunflowers not just for food but also as a source of medicine and building

material.

The Symbolism of the Sunflower in Greek Mythology

According to Greek mythology, the sunflower represents faithfulness and devotion for one's

family. According to one legend, a nymph by the name of Clytie fell in love with Apollo, the god

of the sun. As a direct result of this, she made a concerted effort to follow him around

everywhere he went. Apollo was first charmed by Clytie, but as time went on, he became less

interested in her and began to develop feelings for another nymph by the name of Leucothoe.

Clytie told Leucothoe's father about her daughter's relationship with the sun god, which left her

feeling both grieved and jealous. Naturally, the anxious father interfered to terminate his

daughter's link with the tremendous god.

Because of Clytie's interference, Apollo became irritated and changed her into a sunflower.

Despite this, even while she was a flower, Clytie never took her gaze off of the Apollo, following

him everywhere he went. (According to several versions of the story, Clytie was changed into a

different kind of flower, such as a heliotrope, which also faces the light.) 4

The Goldenrod of Europe:

This painting by Vincent Van Gogh is widely considered to be one of the most iconic portrayals

of sunflowers ever created. The artist who was having financial difficulties decided to go to

Arles in southern France because of its beautiful surroundings and pleasant climate. We have no

way of knowing for sure, but we have to assume that painting the sunflowers helped him relax.

In Victorian England, the sunflower was a significant symbol.

Flower symbolism was a favored occupation in Victorian England. There was always a special

meaning attached to the kind of flower that was given to a recipient. The Victorians saw

sunflowers as symbols of gratitude and respect. (Kaya, 2012)

The Development of Art Featuring Sunflowers

In spite of the fact that sunflowers were a subject that was often painted during the impressionist

period and in the years that followed, other artists used the flower into their work and some of

them even utilized it as a color.

Native Americans are credited with creating the earliest works of art based on sunflowers. To

manufacture pigments, they utilized both an art portrayal of the flower and processed sunflowers.

Native Americans made use of both the bloom and the seeds to generate vibrant hues of yellow

and purple respectively. This coloring was used in pottery as well as other types of artistic

expression.

Later, when Europeans began importing sunflower seeds from America, artists began depicting

the bloom with a wide range of subjects, from infants to monarch butterflies. It was appreciated

by both Louis XIV of France andCharles I of England, who were known as the "sun monarchs."

The sunflower served as Louis XIV's personal symbol throughout his reign. Sunflowers occur in
various paintings of French monarchy and persons linked with royals throughout the time,

eitheras attire or as the part of the picture itself. (Seiler, 2016)

Sunflowers were primarily grown for their seeds, textiles, colors, and medicinal properties

between the years 1700 and 1800, after which they fell out of favor as beautiful plants.

Van Gogh, Sunflowers

Source: Van Gogh Gallery 

Bibliography

There are no sources in the current document.

Art has evolved with technological advancements. Sunflowers are featured in art as well as as

symbols of a brighter future.

Recent art installations such as Seeds of Erin Hanson's newest sunflower and Ai Weise’s

Sunflower series demonstrate this.

Sun Flower in textile and fashion design

Sunflower Floral patterns have been used in the textile and apparel industries for millennia.

Floral patterns, both natural and simulated, were employed in clothes. Such flowery dresses may

be worn at any time and in any season since the flowers embroidered or printed on the garment

provide charm and beauty.

Objectives:

 Start visual representation of sunflower with photography and documentation.

  Make visual board, mood board, color board

 Start study drawing of sunflower with different angles.

 Start study paint of sunflower with different medium like watercolors, oil paints, poster

colors, pencil colors etc.

 Start making arrangements of sunflower as a design base.

 Color the arrangements.

 Make a presentation on sunflower.

 And make a Report on sunflower.

Documentation:

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crops (pp. 155-232). Springer, New York, NY.

3. Kaya, Y., Jocic, S. and Miladinovic, D., 2012. Sunflower. In Technological Innovations

in Major World Oil Crops, Volume 1 (pp. 85-129). Springer, New York, NY.
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