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Download or read book Monastic Gardens written by Michael Hales and published by ABRAMS. This book was released on 2000 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Private worlds glimpsed by a privileged few, monasteries have long maintained an aura of mystery. Mick Hales goes behind the gates for a rare look at the integral role a garden plays in the life of a monastery, and writes about the history of sanctuaries, such as one of the first, tended by Saint Anthony in third-century Egypt. 130 full-color photos of monasteries in the U.S., France, England, and Wales.
Download or read book Gardens written by Robert Pogue Harrison and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010-10 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Humans have long turned to gardens - both real and imaginary - for sanctuary from the frenzy and tumult that surrounds them. Those gardens may be as far away from everyday reality as Gilgamesh's garden of the gods or as near as our own backyard, but in their very conception and the marks they bear of human care and cultivation, gardens stand as restorative, nourishing, necessary havens. With Gardens, Robert Pogue Harrison graces readers with a thoughtful, wide-ranging examination of the many ways gardens evoke the human condition. Moving from the gardens of ancient philosophers to the gardens of homeless people in contemporary New York, he shows how, again and again, the garden has served as a check against the destruction and losses of history. The ancients, explains Harrison, viewed gardens as both a model and a location for the laborious self-cultivation and self-improvement that are essential to serenity and enlightenment, an association that has continued throughout the ages. The Bible and Qur'an; Plato's Academy and Epicurus's Garden School; Zen rock and Islamic carpet gardens; Boccaccio, Rihaku, Capek, Cao Xueqin, Italo Calvino, Ariosto, Michel Tournier, and Hannah Arendt - all come into play as this work explores the ways in which the concept and reality of the garden has informed human thinking about mortality, order, and power. Alive with the echoes and arguments of Western thought, Gardens is a fitting continuation of the intellectual journeys of Harrison's earlier classics, Forests and The Dominion of the Dead. Voltaire famously urged us to cultivate our gardens; with this compelling volume, Robert Pogue Harrison reminds us of the nature of that responsibility - and its enduring importance to humanity.
Book Synopsis Sweet Herbs and Sundry Flowers by : Tania Bayard
Download or read book Sweet Herbs and Sundry Flowers written by Tania Bayard and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Byzantine Garden Culture by : Antony Robert Littlewood
Download or read book Byzantine Garden Culture written by Antony Robert Littlewood and published by Dumbarton Oaks. This book was released on 2002 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Individual essays discuss Byzantine conceptions of paradise, the textual evidence for monastic horticulture, animal and game parks, herbs in medicinal pharmacy, and the famous illustrated copy of Dioskorides's herbal manual in Vienna. An opening chapter explores questions and observations from the point of view of a non-Byzantine garden historian, and the closing chapter suggests possible directions for future scholarship in the field.
Book Synopsis In a Monastery Garden by : Elizabeth Peplow
Download or read book In a Monastery Garden written by Elizabeth Peplow and published by Trafalgar Square Publishing. This book was released on 1988 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Medieval Gardens by : Elisabeth B. MacDougall
Download or read book Medieval Gardens written by Elisabeth B. MacDougall and published by Dumbarton Oaks. This book was released on 1986 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Brother Cadfael's Herb Garden by : Robin Whiteman
Download or read book Brother Cadfael's Herb Garden written by Robin Whiteman and published by Bulfinch Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 140 color illustrations accompany this one-year visit with a fictional twelfth-century monk, following him on his rounds as Shrewsbury's apothecary and healer, and teach readers about hundreds of herbs and their remedial powers.
Book Synopsis In a Unicorn's Garden by : Judyth A. McLeod
Download or read book In a Unicorn's Garden written by Judyth A. McLeod and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2008 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique, multilayered book recreates the myste
Download or read book Medieval Gardens written by Anne Jennings and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the medieval period through to the outbreak of the First World War. Beautifully illustrated in full colour, these attractive volumes provide an insight into the garden fashions of different periods and how garden design was influenced by the social and economic developments of the time. The focus is on the outdoor spaces of the common people as well as those of the well-to-do, and an informative section covers popular plants, new botanical introductions, developments in garden equipment and furniture, and influential gardeners of each period. This is followed by a simple guide to recreating particular features for yourself, to evoke the feel of a particular period. Medieval Gardens charts the evolution of our earliest gardens, from the rows of culinary and medicinal herbs tended by monks, to the earliest secular pleasure gardens, enclosed within castle walls. These were spaces for private conversations and outdoor games, often with raised beds and turf seats and perhaps a mound for surveying the countryside beyond. Still enclosed within wall were the 'pleasure parks' that covered many acres of land.
Book Synopsis A Guide to Medieval Gardens by : Michael Brown
Download or read book A Guide to Medieval Gardens written by Michael Brown and published by White Owl. This book was released on 2022-02-24 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A fascinating account of formal gardens during the middle ages,” including plants and their uses, features, tools, cultivation techniques, and more (Books Monthly). Medieval gardens usually rate very few pages in the garden history books. The general perception is still of small gardens in the corner of a castle. Recent research has shown that the gardens were larger than we previously believed. This book contains information and pictures that have not been generally available before, including the theory and practice of medieval horticulture. Many features of later gardens were already a part of medieval gardens. The number of plants was limited, but was still no less than many modern gardeners use in their own gardens today. Yet medieval gardens were imbued with meaning. Whether secular or religious, the additional dimension of symbolism, gave a greater depth to medieval gardens, which is lacking in most modern ones. This book will be of interest to those who know little about medieval gardens and to those with more knowledge. It contains some of the vast amount of research that the author carried out to create the medieval gardens at the Prebendal Manor, Nassington, Northamptonshire. The author has tried to use previously unused sources and included his own practical experience of medieval gardening methods that he carried out to maintain the gardens. “Beautifully illustrated . . . a fascinating read for the armchair gardener as well as the more practical variety . . . The author draws on a wide range of sources: herbals, animal management, medieval manuals, illuminated manuscripts, account books, poems, paintings, and tapestries.” —The Ricardian Bulletin
Book Synopsis Gardens and Gardeners of the Ancient World by : Linda Farrar
Download or read book Gardens and Gardeners of the Ancient World written by Linda Farrar and published by Windgather Press. This book was released on 2016-02-29 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the earliest of times people have sought to grow and nurture plants in a garden area. Gardens and Gardeners of the Ancient World traces the beginning of gardening and garden history, from Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, to the Minoans and Mycenaeans, Greeks, Etruscans and Romans, through Byzantine, Islamic and Persian gardens right up to the Middle Ages. It shows how gardens in each period were designed and cultivated. Evidence for garden art and horticulture is gathered from surviving examples of ancient art, literature, archaeology, actual period gardens that have survived the centuries and the wealth of garden myths associated with certain plants. These sources bring ancient gardens and their gardeners back to life, and provide information on which plants were chosen as garden worthy, their setting and the design and appearance of ancient gardens. Deities associated with aspects of gardens and the garden's fertility are featured - everyone wanted a fertile garden. Different forms of public and domestic gardens are explored, and the features that you would find there; whether paths, pools, arbors and arches, seating or decorative sculpture. The ideal garden could be like the Greek groves of the Academy in Athens, a garden so fine that it was comparable with that of the mythical king Alcinoos, the paradise contemplated by the Islamic world, or a personal version of a garden of Eden that Early Christians could create for themselves or in the forecourt of their churches. In general books on garden history cover all periods up to the present, often placing all ancient gardens in one chapter at the beginning. But there is so much of interest to be found in these early millennia. Generously illustrated with 150 images, with plant lists for each period, this is essential reading for everyone interested in garden history and ancient societies.
Book Synopsis English Herb Gardens by : Guy Cooper
Download or read book English Herb Gardens written by Guy Cooper and published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson Limited. This book was released on 2000-05-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a collection of photographs of over 100 of the buildings in the care of the Landmark Trust. Each building is a gem, delicately restored and furnished to retain the aura of age and, in many cases, the eccentricity of its origins.
Book Synopsis English Pleasure Gardens by : Rose Standish Nichols
Download or read book English Pleasure Gardens written by Rose Standish Nichols and published by David R. Godine Publisher. This book was released on 2003 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This survey presents the history of British gardens, covering England's monastic gardens, the formal Tudor gardens, Elizabethan flower gardens, as well as the influence of French, Dutch, and Italian traditions.
Book Synopsis Byzantine Monastic Foundation Documents by : John Philip Thomas
Download or read book Byzantine Monastic Foundation Documents written by John Philip Thomas and published by Dumbarton Oaks. This book was released on 2000 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The nature of the typkia, discussed by John Thomas in the introduction, was one of flexible and personal documents, which differed considerably in form, length, and content. Not all of them were foundation documents in the strict sense, since they could be issued at any time in the history of an institution. Some were wills; others were reform decrees and rules; yet others were primarily liturgical in character.
Book Synopsis Monastic Archaeology by : Graham Keevill
Download or read book Monastic Archaeology written by Graham Keevill and published by . This book was released on 2017-01-31 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The study of monasteries has come a long way since late the late 19th century. The emphasis has shifted away from reconstructing the layouts of monastic buildings to a better understanding of the wider monastic environment. The papers in this volume, partly based on a conference held in Oxford in 1994, are written by some of today's foremost scholars and reflect the diversity of research now being carried out.
Book Synopsis The Medieval Garden by : Sylvia Landsberg
Download or read book The Medieval Garden written by Sylvia Landsberg and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Combining her historical knowledge with practical experience of recreating medieval gardens in various sites in England, Landsberg explains how she designed Queen Eleanor's garden at Winchester and Brother Cadfael's physic garden at Shrewsbury.
Download or read book Medieval England written by A.J. Kingston and published by A.J. Kingston. This book was released on 101-01-01 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uncover the Mysteries of Medieval England with Our Captivating Book Bundle Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable journey through the annals of time? Dive into the captivating world of Medieval England, where legends, conquests, and monastic mysteries await your exploration. Our exclusive book bundle, "Medieval England: Legends, Conquests, and Monastic Mysteries," offers you a front-row seat to the epic saga of a bygone era. Book 1: Knights of the Round Table: Legends of Arthur's Court (5th-6th Century) Step into the realm of King Arthur and the valiant knights of the Round Table. This volume transports you to a mythical world where chivalry, honor, and quests for the Holy Grail come to life. Whether you're a fan of Arthurian legends or a newcomer to this timeless lore, this book promises to awaken your imagination and immerse you in a world of heroism and enchantment. Book 2: The Norman Conquest: 1066 and the Birth of a New England (11th Century) Witness history in the making as the Norman Conquest reshapes England's destiny. Join the ranks of William the Conqueror's knights and explore the clash of cultures, the construction of formidable castles, and the emergence of a vibrant new English identity. This volume unveils the epic tale of conquest and transformation that laid the foundation for the England we know today. Book 3: Medieval Monastic Life: A Glimpse Into The Cloistered World (12th-14th Century) Step behind the cloistered walls of medieval monasteries and witness the lives of devoted monks and nuns. Delve into their world of prayer, contemplation, and the preservation of knowledge. This volume offers a rare glimpse into the mysteries of monastic existence and the profound impact these communities had on the intellectual and spiritual heritage of Europe. Book 4: The Wars of the Roses: England's Dynastic Struggle (15th Century) Prepare for a thrilling journey through the tumultuous 15th century, where the Houses of Lancaster and York vie for the English crown. Through epic battles, political intrigues, and the rise of the Tudors, you'll witness the relentless pursuit of power that shaped the destiny of a nation. This volume unveils the gripping drama of dynastic struggle that still echoes in the annals of history. Why Choose Our Book Bundle? · Comprehensive Exploration: This bundle offers a comprehensive exploration of medieval England, spanning from Arthurian legends to the Wars of the Roses, allowing you to traverse the entire medieval landscape. · Expertly Crafted: Each book is meticulously researched and expertly written by seasoned historians and authors, ensuring a rich and immersive reading experience. · Timeless Stories: These tales of heroism, conquest, and devotion have stood the test of time and continue to captivate readers of all ages. · Convenient and Cost-Effective: Purchasing this bundle grants you access to all four volumes at a discounted price, making it a cost-effective way to embark on your medieval adventure. Don't miss your chance to embark on a remarkable journey through the pages of "Medieval England: Legends, Conquests, and Monastic Mysteries." Whether you're a history enthusiast, a lover of legends, or a seeker of captivating stories, this bundle promises to transport you to a world where the past comes alive in all its splendor and complexity. Order your bundle today and step into the enchanting world of medieval England!
