Gardens of the Renaissance
| Author | : J. Paul Getty Museum |
| Publisher | : Getty Publications |
| Total Pages | : 92 |
| Release | : 2013 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781606061435 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1606061437 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (437 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Gardens of the Renaissance by : J. Paul Getty Museum
Download or read book Gardens of the Renaissance written by J. Paul Getty Museum and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 2013 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether part of a grand villa or an extension of a common kitchen, gardens in the Renaissance were planted and treasured in all reaches of society. Illuminated manuscripts of the period offer a glimpse into how people at the time pictured, used, and enjoyed these idyllic green spaces. This illustrated volume explores gardens on many levels, from the literary Garden of Love and the biblical Garden of Eden to courtly gardens of the nobility, and reports on the many activities that took place there.
