The elegant garden

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This major illustrated monograph explores the history of gardens, landscape design, and architecture, encompassing both Western and Eastern traditions. Lavishly illustrated, it surveys every period in garden design, from classical antiquity and medieval cloisters to modern trends. The book presents a comprehensive photo documentary of garden history, featuring two millennia of design evolution. It highlights historical and contemporary gardens, emphasizing the connection between gardens and their corresponding houses. The text delves into the transformations, influences, and trends that shape these landscapes, contextualizing their aesthetic appeal. Gardens are portrayed as unique reflections of their environments, influenced by local flora, climate, and societal heritage. From the fountain gardens of Persia to prairie-style designs, and from Zen gardens to the Impressionist gardens of Giverny, the diversity of gardens showcases humanity’s enduring desire to reshape nature. This beautifully photographed volume will engage travelers and garden enthusiasts, inspiring gardeners with fresh ideas for design, horticulture, and practical use.