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A richly illustrated survey celebrating humankind’s enduring relationship with the garden explored throughout art science history and culture – Garden takes readers on a journey across continents and cultures to discover the endless ways artists and image-makers have found inspiration in gardens and horticulture throughout history. With more than 300 entries this comprehensive and stunning visual survey showcases the diversity of the garden from all over the world – from the garden of Eden and the grandeur of the English landscape garden to Japanese Zen gardens and the humble vegetable plot. – Spanning a wide range of styles and media – art illustrations and sculptures to photography film stills and textiles – Garden follows a visually arresting sequence with works regardless of period thoughtfully paired and features large-scale images accessible texts and reference information including a glossary illustrated timeline and biographies. – Offering a comprehensive introduction to the subject Garden features work by a diverse range of both lesser-known and iconic artists including Pierre Bonnard Roberto Burle Marx Lucas Cranach the Elder Gertrude Jekyll Claude Monet Marianne North Crispijn de Passe William Robinson Alma Thomas and Howard Sooley among others including a variety of surprising examples that will appeal to specialists as well as the general reader. Aimed at a wide audience this book has diverse appeal – from artists designers and art historians to garden enthusiasts horticulturists and everyone interested in the natural world around them.
- A richly illustrated survey celebrating humankind’s enduring relationship with the garden explored throughout art science history and culture
- Binding type: Hardback
- Year published: 2023-09-28
- Number of pages: 352