The art and philosophy of the garden / David Fenner and Ethan Fenner.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fenner, David E. W., author.

Fenner, Ethan, author.

Series:

Oxford scholarship online.

Oxford scholarship online

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Gardens--Philosophy.

Gardens.

Gardening--Philosophy.

Gardening.

Aesthetics.

Form (Aesthetics).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxx, 360 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2024.

Summary:

In 'The Art and Philosophy of the Garden', philosopher David Fenner and botanist Ethan Fenner examine the philosophical ideas lying behind one of the most universal human activities. They strip away our assumptions and take a close look at gardens - starting with a definition of what a garden is - and argue for a particularly way of understanding their aesthetic properties. Fenner and Fenner make the case that many gardens have a claim to being legitimate works of art. Their comprehensive and accessible discussion contributes to the resurgence of the theory of gardens and gardening, and will also interest any thoughtful person who cares about gardens.

Notes:

Also issued in print: 2024.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource and publisher information; title from PDF title page (viewed on January 4, 2024).

Other Format:

Print version: Fenner, David E. W. Art and philosophy of the garden

ISBN:

0-19-775362-0

0-19-775360-4

OCLC:

1416701312