29%OFF
Stock image for illustration purposes only - book cover, edition or condition may vary.
Gardens in Art
. Impelluso
€ 29.99
€ 21.43
FREE Delivery in Ireland
Description for Gardens in Art
Paperback. 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. Num Pages: 384 pages, 400 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AGN; WMB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 136 x 23. Weight in Grams: 696.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Getty Publications
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
Weight
692g
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
Santa Monica CA, United States
ISBN
9780892368853
SKU
V9780892368853
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About . Impelluso
Lucia Impelluso is a successful architect, and the author of several volumes in the Getty Museum's Guide to Imagery series.
Reviews for Gardens in Art