Meaning of Gardens (Revised)

Title: Meaning of Gardens (Revised)
Author: Mark Francis
Gardening: 1686531
ISBN: 0262560615
Publisher: MIT Press
Published: 1992
Binding: Paperback
Language: English
Edition: Reprint
Section: Gardening | Essays & Narratives
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Publisher Description:

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.