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Gardens of the Iberian Peninsula : New perspectives on an entangled history.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Horsch, Nadja.
- Series:
- Kulturen - Kommunikation - Kontakte
- Kulturen – Kommunikation – Kontakte
- Language:
- Portuguese
- Subjects (All):
- Garden historians.
- Art, Iberian.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (0 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Berlin : Frank & Timme, 2023.
- Summary:
- This book explores the rich and intricate history of garden design and culture on the Iberian Peninsula, encompassing Spain and Portugal. It examines the interplay of nature and culture through the lens of gardens as both historical artifacts and living entities. The text emphasizes the influence of Moorish heritage, early colonial empires, and European artistic traditions in shaping Iberian garden landscapes. Contributions from various authors discuss topics such as Islamic garden design, Renaissance influences, and the role of gardens as cultural and political symbols. The work also highlights the underrepresentation of Iberian gardens in international scholarship, advocating for their recognition within the broader context of European and global garden art. Intended for scholars, historians, and enthusiasts of garden history, the book provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary perspective on the topic. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Intro
- plates | laminas | prancha
- content | Índice | conteÚdo
- introduction | introdução | Íntroducción
- The Longue Durée of Islamic Garden Design on the Iberian Peninsula
- Azulejos as a decorative element of portuguese garden design
- sacred versus secular spaces - religious garden cultures
- Iberian Garden Design in the Age of Philip II of Spain
- Lisbon and its outskirts: Garden and Landscape Design mirroring Culture and Politics
- authors | autoras | autores.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- OCLC:
- 1411306163
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