Geometric schemes for plant beds and gardens : a contribution to the history of the garden in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries

Author

Tongiorgi Tomasi, Lucia

Document type

Article (acte de congrès)

Language

English

Conference title

World art : themes of unity in diversity

Author (monograph)

Lavin, Irving (Editor, Collective Author)

Source

World art : themes of unity in diversity. 1989, p. 211-217, 6 ill.; plans

Publisher

Pennsylvania State University Press, University Park, PA (usa)

Publication country

United States

Abstract (en)

Elucidates some of the origins and possible meanings attributable to certain designs, arguing that these were more than elaborate exercises in pure geometry with the sole objective of providing aesthetic delight.

Subject (en)

• General history of art -- 1400-1800 -- Architecture -- Gardens
• Gardens
• Pattern
• Geometry
• Iconography
• 1500-1700

Subject (fr)

• Histoire générale de l'art -- 1400-1800 -- Architecture -- Jardins
• Jardin
• Motif
• Géométrie
• Iconographie
• 1500-1700

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19910101-00448603

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