Il giardino nobile = Italian landscape design / a
cura di = edited by Lucia Valerio ; con un testo = with a text by Paolo Pejrone
; con unìntervista di = with an interview to François Demachy
Electa, Milano : 2011
183 p. : bil. ; 32 cm
Ed. bilingüe italiano – inglés
ISBN 9788837085759
Materias:
Biblioteca Sbc Aprendizaje A-712 GIA
'The Noble Garden' gives an enchanting insight into Italy's
classical gardens and their fascinating relationship with the world of
perfumery. These formal landscapes, based on Renaissance models, are
characterised by the harmony and discipline of their forms, and the spectacular
stately homes that they accompany. The book examines thirteen formal Italian
gardens, revealing the beauty of their floral arrangements and geometric
schemes. Paolo Perjone highlights the historic and symbolic importance of each
garden, explaining the ways in which they 'reveal the dreams and desires of an
age'. In the chapter titled 'Iris, Magnolia and Jasmine' he considers the
scented plants that adorn the formal gardens and have inspired the creators of
the distinguished women's perfume 'Le Nobili'. With over 120 magnificent
illustrations, the book allows the reader to understand the splendour,
elegance, and botanical exuberance of these noble creations. The volume
examines the gardens of great historical buildings including Villa Reale di
Marlia, Villa Gamberaia, and Villa Balbianello as well as a selection of unique
contemporary gardens with classical influences. Containing a fascinating
interview with renowned French perfumer Francois Demachy, 'The Noble Garden' is
not simply a book about the design of Italian gardens, it is a work that
captures their very essence.
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