Roses: The Human Experience
by Will Ullrich
Abstract
Portland, Oregon is known as the "City of Roses" and is famous for its Rose Garden. Roses are beautiful flowers that humans have been growing for thousands of years. With human help these flowers are being grown all over the world, and are appreciated by many people. The ways in which these flowers are appreciated have changed dramatically over time and vary from region to region and culture to culture. In this paper I examine the history of the rose’s migration around the world and the various cultures that value it qualities. Once we have seen where the rose has ended up and how it has gotten there I analyze some of the many uses that the rose has had throughout history and how these uses differ between the different cultures of the world. After place and uses have been examined I focus on the differences and similarities in significance and symbology that have been associated with the rose by various cultures around the globe. With place, use, and cultural significance detailed we will gain a better understanding of the relationship that the rose has had with humans over time and place.
by Will Ullrich
Abstract
Portland, Oregon is known as the "City of Roses" and is famous for its Rose Garden. Roses are beautiful flowers that humans have been growing for thousands of years. With human help these flowers are being grown all over the world, and are appreciated by many people. The ways in which these flowers are appreciated have changed dramatically over time and vary from region to region and culture to culture. In this paper I examine the history of the rose’s migration around the world and the various cultures that value it qualities. Once we have seen where the rose has ended up and how it has gotten there I analyze some of the many uses that the rose has had throughout history and how these uses differ between the different cultures of the world. After place and uses have been examined I focus on the differences and similarities in significance and symbology that have been associated with the rose by various cultures around the globe. With place, use, and cultural significance detailed we will gain a better understanding of the relationship that the rose has had with humans over time and place.