The Garden in Art
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| Rating | : | 4.46 (851 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1858945224 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-11 |
| 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. 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.. 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. Mancoff reveals the many different ways in which artists from all periods of hi
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. 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 St
Five Stars Lovely book with beautiful illustrations. Fits right along with History of Art.. "reading for Oxford Uni summer course" according to Jan R.. Excellent interpretations of the relationships between gardens and the real or perceived world. Most helpful. The enlarged sections of the paintings are most helpful.. "Five Stars" according to Molly. Favorite art book of all time!!