An Art Reel: The Rose - the delicate petals and thorny stems of which convey the dual nature of beauty and pain, and so serves as a powerful metaphor for the complexities of our human experience. In art, it is an enduring and multi-faceted symbol, rich with layered meaning. Often associated with love, beauty and desire, the rose long has served as an emblem of romantic affection, particularly in Western art. In religious iconography, it can symbolism purity or martyrdom, especially when depicted