The Garden in Art
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| Rating | : | 4.62 (871 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00CYA9BHC |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-19 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Featuring more than 200 illustrations of both renowned and lesser-known works, the book approaches its subject thematically, exploring such topics as working gardens, the garden through the seasons and artists’ gardens. Mancoff reveals the many different ways in which artists from all periods of history from ancient Egypt to the present day have employed the motif of the garden. Rich in symbolism and metaphor, and blessed with its own varied and dramatic palette, the garden has proved to be an extremely fertile source of artistic inspiration. Complete with a detailed timeline and a suggested list of gardens to visit, The Garden in Art is an absorbing and highly rewarding examination of the meaning and significance of the depiction of the garden.. In The Garden in Art, acclaimed art historian Debra N
Mancoff draws from such a variety of sources, in order to give a full account of how the garden has been depicted throughout the history of art Mancoff writes with depth and enthusiasm on each image of the book Artists and Illustrators MagazineWith 200 famous and lesser-known works, the book gives insight into the artists' inspirations as well as analysis of the depicted flowers Evening StandardAn apt gift for any lover of these allied pursuits Barnes and NobleAn expert in impressionism brief, intelligent essays An added bonus is the list of suggested artists' gardens to visit at the end. Royal Academy Magazine. Artists and Illustrators MagazineThe Garden in Art is not simply enticing because of the pictures generously reproduced both in terms of size and clarity but also because of how Debra N. Featuring a stunning selection of 200 works, this beautiful book explores the depiction of the garden in art from ancient E
very pretty This book did not have quite as many photos as I had hoped, but I would still purchase it again.. Amazing! Jessica28 I bought it for a Christmas present for my mom, and she loved it. I finally got a chance to flip through it a week or so after Christmas, and I couldn't put it down. The artwork is wonderful, and it is very well written. Anyone that loves art or gardening should own a copy!. "Wonderful!" according to Allis Barker. The book arrived on time, perfectly packaged and in great condition! The paper is good quality and the images are very detailed, as well as the histories written for each one. It was a perfect gift for my mother.