Descrizione
This intriguing exploration challenges traditional views of gardens as mere escape zones, presenting them instead as dynamic spaces infused with ritual and meaning. The contributors delve into how landscapes serve as vessels for cultural expression, showcasing the hidden narratives and performances that unfold within these green sanctuaries.
Richly illustrated and thoughtfully curated, the work draws on a diverse range of disciplines, inviting readers to reconsider the significance of gardens beyond their aesthetic appeal. With each chapter, it reveals how these settings can facilitate connection, celebration, and even contemplation, making them truly integral to human experience.
Richly illustrated and thoughtfully curated, the work draws on a diverse range of disciplines, inviting readers to reconsider the significance of gardens beyond their aesthetic appeal. With each chapter, it reveals how these settings can facilitate connection, celebration, and even contemplation, making them truly integral to human experience.
Dettagli del libro
Formato
Brossura
Pagine
227 pagine
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
Jun 30, 2007
Editore
Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection
ISBN-10
0884023133
ISBN-13
9780884023135
