Gardens in Art
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Animal Themes
Art
art history of gardens
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Biodiversity
Botanical
Botanical Art
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Earth
Ecology
Ecosystem Art
Environmental Art
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Fauna
Flora
Floral Art
garden design in art
garden iconography
gardens in Western art
historical garden representation
medieval garden symbolism
Natural Beauty
Natural World
Nature
Nature Themes
Organic Art
Outdoor Art
Plant Art
Plant Life
Plant Themes
Plants
renaissance garden paintings
symbolism in garden paintings
topiary art history
Product details
- ISBN 9780892368853
- Weight: 692g
- Dimensions: 136 x 199mm
- Publication Date: 30 Aug 2007
- Publisher: Getty Trust Publications
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Paperback
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An intriguing and richly illustrated analysis of the symbolic imagery found in gardens throughout history, this work features dedicated mailing to targeted art and gardening related media and organisations. This superbly illustrated volume presents readers with an intelligent and engaging analysis of the constituent elements of gardens - both real and imagined - that uncovers their often-hidden symbolic meanings. It uses over 380 paintings to provide a continuous visual record of the myriad and ephemeral form of the garden, with salient details being drawn to the reader's attention for closer examination. The first half of "Gardens in Art" examines the main types of garden throughout history, from the humble medieval enclosure for devotions, through the magnificent gardens celebrating the power of popes and kings, to the great public parks of the 19th century. The second half focuses on the decorative elements - including topiaries, statues, grottoes, and labyrinths - and discusses how they provide clues to their importance in particular cultures.
Lucia Impelluso is a successful architect, and the author of several volumes in the Getty Museum's Guide to Imagery series.
