Chris Ofili

Death & the Roses' came out of ideas about flagellation and guilt and from looking at Piero della Francesca's 'The Flagellation of Christ.

English Artist

Squash - that's not exercise, it's flagellation.

Originally, 'flagellate' described physical punishment in historical or religious contexts.

'Flagellate' can evoke strong emotions, alluding to violence and cruelty.

Used metaphorically, it can mean to criticize or chastise harshly.

'Flagellate' in biology describes a particular movement or structure in cells.

A 'flagellum' is like a little tail that helps microscopic organisms move.

Distinguishing flagellate organisms requires microscopic observation.

Flagellates can be free-living or parasitic, found in various environments.

Flagellates move by a whip-like action, which is unique to them.