Gardens in Art by Impelluso

Gardens in Art by Impelluso

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Provides an illustrated analysis of the symbolic imagery found in gardens throughout history. This work discusses 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.

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Gardens in Art by Impelluso

Provides an illustrated analysis of the symbolic imagery found in gardens throughout history. This work discusses 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.
Lucia Impelluso is a successful architect, and the author of several volumes in the Getty Museum's Guide to Imagery series.
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ISBN 13 9780892368853
ISBN 10 0892368853
Title Gardens in Art
Author Impelluso
Series Getty Publications -
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Getty Trust Publications
Year published 2007-08-30
Number of pages 384
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.