The Meaning of Gardens

by Mark Francis (Editor)

Gardens reveal the relationship between culture and nature, yet in the vast library of garden literature few books focus on what the garden means - on the ecology of garden as idea, place, and action. The Meaning of Gardens maps out how the garden is perceived, designed, used, and valued. Essays from a variety of disciplines are organized around six metaphors special to our time - the garden muses of Faith, Power, Ordering, Cultural Expression, Personal Expression, and Healing. Each muse suggests specific inspirations for garden and landscape design.

Genres: Landscape Architecture, Philosophy, Gardening

Paperback

First published July 1, 1990

Reviews

[Zohar Shvarzberg · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book consists of 29 articles dealing with various aspects of gardens. A good book for scholars interested in the meanings of gardens and gardening.

[Dave]

awesome

[Gregry · Rating 4 out of 5]

read for class at UC Davis