Episode 2: "Lotus in Stone and Silk" explores how the white lotus transformed from living symbol to artistic masterpiece across cultures and centuries. Discover how lotus geometry shaped sacred architecture from Buddhist stupas to Angkor Wat's cosmic design, and learn about the world's most expensive fabric - lotus silk from Myanmar and Cambodia. Journey through imperial Chinese robes, Japanese seasonal kimono, ancient Egyptian tomb art, and Chinese porcelain's "lotus pond" aesthetic. See how the Art Nouveau movement brought lotus forms to Western decorative arts, creating timeless masterpieces like Tiffany's famous lamps. This episode reveals how skilled artisans immortalized the lotus's spiritual symbolism in stone, silk, and countless artistic traditions that continue inspiring creators today.
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