Всеобщая история ландшафного искусства. Сады и парки мира

The garden is perhaps the finest creation of humanity since the expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise; it represents an attempt to restore to the human environment the qualities of celestial harmony. Secluded, recreational, exotic, idyllic, and ceremonial gardens of the most renowned palaces and residences – with their avenues, fountains, sculptures, pavilions, bridges, grottoes, and labyrinths – have been shaped by the genius of great artists and the craftsmanship of outstanding masters. This volume presents a unique and comprehensive history of garden and park art, showcasing the most significant achievements of landscape design across different countries and cultures. The book’s extensive illustrative material constitutes, in itself, a substantial artistic contribution to the study of masterpieces of this refined art form, which lends to human life a sense of timeless beauty.