The Art And Philosophy Of The Garden
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The Art And Philosophy Of The Garden
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Author : David Fenner
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2024
The Art And Philosophy Of The Garden written by David Fenner and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024 with Architecture categories.
In TThe 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.
The Art And Philosophy Of The Garden
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Author : David E. W. Fenner
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2024
The Art And Philosophy Of The Garden written by David E. W. Fenner and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024 with Aesthetics categories.
"Aesthetic forms are all around us. The vast majority of objects and events we encounter on a daily basis have distinctive aesthetic characters that motivate us to seek them out, acquire them, and make them part of our lives. Where and in what we choose to live, what cars we drive, how we attire ourselves, what we consume, and what we use to prepare ourselves to face a day clean and fragrant - all of these have pronounced aesthetic characters that strongly stand out, in many cases as their most central feature. While many of the aesthetic forms with which we choose to surround ourselves and imbue our lives are created by us, just as many come directly from nature. Throughout history and across cultures we have memorialized the aesthetic forms of plants, making them the subject of countless works of art and the default choice for adornment, from the Acanth leaves at the tops of Corinthian columns to the botanical flourishes that create the border of an Ottoman rug. Think of the place in our lives of cut flowers, one of the most prevalent of aesthetic forms. These days we have dozens of options of cut flowers from which to choose, with a range of shapes, colors, and scents. We may choose some to say "congratulations," others to say "condolences," but their ultimate purpose is the same: to beautify our living spaces for a week or two. The profitability of the cut flower industry speaks to our affinity toward the most anthropocentrically "useless" and ephemeral part of the plant, which neither feeds nor clothes nor shelters us"--
The Garden As An Art
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Author : Mara Miller
language : en
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Release Date : 1993-07-01
The Garden As An Art written by Mara Miller and has been published by State University of New York Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993-07-01 with Philosophy categories.
In this book Miller challenges contemporary aesthetic theory to include gardens in an expanded definition of art. She provides a radical critique of three central tenets within current intellectual debate: first, the art historical notion that art should only be studied within the context of a single culture and period; second, the philosophical belief that art should be conceived as a discrete object unrelated to our survival as persons, as cultural communities, as a species; and third, the notion that all signifying systems are like language.
A Philosophy Of Gardens
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Author : David E. Cooper
language : en
Publisher: Clarendon Press
Release Date : 2006-02-02
A Philosophy Of Gardens written by David E. Cooper and has been published by Clarendon Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-02-02 with Philosophy categories.
Why do gardens matter so much and mean so much to people? That is the intriguing question to which David Cooper seeks an answer in this book. Given the enthusiasm for gardens in human civilization ancient and modern, Eastern and Western, it is surprising that the question has been so long neglected by modern philosophy. Now at last there is a philosophy of gardens. Not only is this a fascinating subject in its own right, it also provides a reminder that the subject-matter of aesthetics is broader than the fine arts; that ethics is not just about moral issues but about 'the good life'; and that environmental philosophy should not focus only on 'wilderness' to the exclusion of the humanly shaped environment. David Cooper identifies garden appreciation as a special human phenomenon distinct from both from the appreciation of art and the appreciation of nature. He explores the importance of various 'garden-practices' and shows how not only gardening itself, but activities to which the garden especially lends itself, including social and meditative activities, contribute to the good life. And he distinguishes the many kinds of meanings that gardens may have, from representation of nature to emotional expression, from historical significance to symbolization of a spiritual relationship to the world. Building on the familiar observation that, among human beings' creations, the garden is peculiarly dependent on the co-operation of nature, Cooper argues that the garden matters as an epiphany of an intimate co-dependence between human creative activity in the world and the 'mystery' that allows there to be a world for them at all. A Philosophy of Gardens will open up this subject to students and scholars of aesthetics, ethics, and cultural and environmental studies, and to anyone with a reflective interest in things horticultural.
Why We Garden
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Author : Claire Masset
language : en
Publisher: Batsford Books
Release Date : 2023-03-02
Why We Garden written by Claire Masset and has been published by Batsford Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-03-02 with Gardening categories.
Explore the mystery of what makes us love gardening, via history, science, art and philosophy. Whether you seek sanctuary in your potting shed, find paradise amongst your patio plants or enjoy the simple solace of your hands in the soil, there is beauty, peace and happiness to be found for every gardener in this thoughtful and entertaining collection. Both a hymn to gardening and a call to action, this down-to-earth guide is worth a hundred 'how-tos'. Wander the gardens of Giverny with Monet to create your own 'beautiful masterpiece' or, like George Orwell, reap the joy to be found in the work of a vegetable plot. Discover the soothing symmetry in the spiral of sunflower seeds, or, like William Morris, provide a wild abundance for the natural visitors to your garden. Drawing inspiration from gardening greats – from the ancient Greek and French philosophers Epicurus and Voltaire, via the wisdom of Margery Fish and Gertrude Jekyll, to Monty Don and modern-day guerrilla gardeners – this beautifully illustrated compilation is a thoughtful gift for any gardener.
Philosophy In The Garden
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Author : Damon Young
language : en
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Release Date : 2019-08-08
Philosophy In The Garden written by Damon Young and has been published by Scribe Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-08 with Philosophy categories.
Why did Marcel Proust have bonsai beside his bed? What was Jane Austen doing, coveting an apricot? How was Friedrich Nietzsche inspired by his ‘thought tree’? In Philosophy in the Garden, Damon Young explores one of literature’s most intimate relationships: authors and their gardens. For some, the garden provided a retreat from workaday labour; for others, solitude’s quiet counsel. For all, it played a philosophical role: giving their ideas a new life. Philosophy in the Garden reveals the profound thoughts discovered in parks, backyards, and pot-plants. It does not provide tips for mowing overgrown couch grass, or mulching a dry Japanese maple. It is a philosophical companion to the garden’s labours and joys.
A Philosophy Of Gardens
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Author : David Edward Cooper
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2023
A Philosophy Of Gardens written by David Edward Cooper and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023 with Gardening categories.
Why do gardens matter so much and mean so much to people? Cooper identifies garden appreciation as a special human phenomenon distinct from both the appreciation of art and the appreciation of nature.
What Gardens Mean
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Author : Stephanie Ross
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2001-03
What Gardens Mean written by Stephanie Ross and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-03 with Gardening categories.
In What Gardens Mean, Stephanie Ross draws on philosophy as well as the histories of art, gardens, culture, and ideas to explore the magical lure of gardens. Paying special attention to the amazing landscape gardens of eighteenth-century England, she situates gardening among the other fine arts, documenting the complex messages gardens can convey and tracing various connections between gardens and the art of painting. What Gardens Mean offers a distinctive blend of historical and contemporary material, ranging from extensive accounts of famous eighteenth-century gardens to incisive connections with present-day philosophical debates. And while Ross examines aesthetic writings from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, including Joseph Addison’s Spectator essays on the pleasures of imagination, the book’s opening chapter surveys more recent theories about the nature and boundaries of art. She also considers gardens on their own terms, following changes in garden style, analyzing the phenomenal experience of viewing or strolling through a garden, and challenging the claim that the art of gardening is now a dead one. (ed.)
Armchair Gardening
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Author : Thomas Hubbard McHatton
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013-10
Armchair Gardening written by Thomas Hubbard McHatton and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10 with categories.
This is a new release of the original 1947 edition.
Gardening As A Sacred Art
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Author : Jeremy Naydler
language : en
Publisher: Temple Lodge Publishing
Release Date : 2021-04-28
Gardening As A Sacred Art written by Jeremy Naydler and has been published by Temple Lodge Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-28 with Gardening categories.
This beautifully illustrated book presents a history of our relationship with nature, beginning with the civilisations of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, when gardens served as ‘the dwelling place of the gods’. Tracing this history through subsequent epochs, the author shows how human awareness of the divine presence in nature was gradually eclipsed. As nature came to be viewed primarily as a physical resource to be controlled and exploited by us, this was reflected in the ordered, rational designs imposed on such gardens as Versailles. More recently, gardening has come to be seen less as an instrument of control than as an art in its own right, enhancing nature’s inherent beauty. Jeremy Naydler suggests that the future of gardening lies not simply in its being regarded as an art but as a sacred art, which once again honours and works with the spiritual dimension intrinsic to nature. ‘This thoughtful book challenges the gardener in us to work as an artist and experience the sacred presence around us by becoming creatively engaged with the hidden formative forces of Nature.’ – Network Review ‘The main thrust of this profound and inspiring volume is to remind us that gardens are essentially sacred spaces in which we may work together with Nature in order that we may help her – and ourselves in the process – express more fully the divine presence hidden within the heart of her outward beauty.’ – Resurgence ‘An exceptionally well-referenced, delightfully illustrated and informative work.’ – New View ‘In his beautifully illustrated book, [Naydler] re-sounds the call of the garden as a “necessary counterbalance and corrective”. It’s a welcome message towards re-sanctifying our world.’ – Nexus Magazine ‘Gardeners will love this book. Occasionally you look down the garden you have worked all day … and you have that peace, that sense of the numinous that cannot be understood except by somehow knowing that it is vital. Our author has been so kind as to declare it for us: gardening is a sacred art.’ – Derek Cunningham, Self and Society