The Artist's Garden: The secret spaces that inspired great art
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The Artist’s Garden offers an intriguing study into 20 gardens that have inspired and been home to some of the greatest painters of history . The most alluring image of an artist at work is surely one where he or she has come out of their studio, set up their easel on the garden path, pulled on a hat to shade their eyes from the sun and taken their brush and palette in hand. This sumptuously illustrated and fascinating book delves into the stories behind the gardens which inspired some of the most beautiful and important works of art. These gardens not only supplied the inspiration for creative works but also illuminate the professional motivation and private life of the artists themselves – from Cezanne’s house in the south of France to Childe Hassam at Celia Thaxter’s garden off the coast off Maine. Flowers and gardens have often been the first choice for artists looking for a subject. A garden close to the artist’s studio is not only convenient for daily material and ideas, but also has the advantage of changing through the seasons and over time. Claude Monet’s Giverny was the catalyst for hundreds of great paintings (by Monet and other artists), each one different from the one before. Sometimes a whole village becomes the focus for a colony of artists as at Gerberoy in Picardy and Skagen on the northernmost tip of Denmark. This book is about the real homes and gardens that inspired these great artists – gardens that can still be visited today . The relationship between artist and garden is a complex one. A few artists, including Pierre Bonnard and his neighbour Monet were keen gardeners, as much in love with their plants as their work, while for others like Sorolla in Madrid, his courtyard home was both a sanctuary and a source of ideas. This book is as unmissable for art lovers as it is for anyone who knows the joy of time spent in gardens, offering an intriguing insight into the lives of these great painters and the gardens which inspired them to their creative heights. Review: Excellent gift for a gardener who loves art - A special gift to a sister who is also a master gardener and a lover of art. Review: Well, done - Not only photos of the gardens that are beautifulbut it explains the artist
| Best Sellers Rank | #208,654 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #92 in Art Movements (Books) #92 in Gardening & Horticulture Reference (Books) #108 in Gardening Encyclopedias |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 124 Reviews |
T**R
Excellent gift for a gardener who loves art
A special gift to a sister who is also a master gardener and a lover of art.
F**Y
Well, done
Not only photos of the gardens that are beautifulbut it explains the artist
P**A
Gardens As Inspiration
Really a beautiful book. I learned so much about the artists and the gardens they planted and painted. Book arrived in perfect condition.
G**.
Incredible & beautiful book!!
Absolutely incredible book. Many artists & beautiful gardens included. Very interesting & detailed writing, & great photos. I love this book!
L**Z
Great book
Excellent book! Great pictures and interesting ideas!!
C**L
Well Written and Informative
This is a lovely book to read and enjoy. It is a "coffee-table" sized book with great information on the gardens that inspired some of the best artists in the world. It would make a great gift for anyone interested in gardening, artists, or traveling to see gardens. Good info and great photos. (I received a review copy of this book with no expectations of a review.)
C**S
Beautiful Photos and Description of Artists and The Gardens That Influenced Them
The Artist's Garden is a unique book for the gardener, artist, art lover and history buff. The beautiful photos and artwork and the easy-to-read descriptions explain how famous artists were influenced by the gardens and landscapes around them. It's a great read and a beautiful coffee-table book. I received a review copy of this book.
E**A
Fabulous Book!
As both an artist and landscape designer, I appreciate the landscape drawings, the details, as well as the fabulous art! Even the information about the artists themselves is so well written. This book will be my gift to many friends this year. Truly inspiring.
R**S
A great mix of art, gardening and biography.
A lovely book, quality paper, binding and illustrations. An easy read too, knowledgeable but not too wordy. If you like this, you’ll love ‘The Garden in Art’.
C**A
Buenas fotos, buen texto
Te ejemplifica muy bien las obras que se inspiraron en los jardines de los artista, además te da biografía de cada uno y su relacion con la jardinera
M**L
Great purchase
A present for my sister. It arrived on time and she loves it!
A**R
lovely enthralling book
Lovely book with brilliant illustrations and interesting info on life and gardens of the various artists. Large book definitely not one to tote around in your handbag, one for leisurely perusing in a comfy chair with a glass of wine to hand !!
G**R
Beautiful book, well worth the money
Purchased this for my mother as it encompasses her two passions.. Such a beautiful book, and fascinating. It's more a coffee table book than a read it in bed book but it's ok to have on your lap.. Well worth a read...
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