Full Description
With incisive intelligence and beguiling prose, John Beardsley tells the story of some twenty-five "visionary environments" and the fiercely independent individuals who created them. Beardsley also situates the work in the larger contexts of traditional garden design, religious architecture, environmental sculpture, and folk art. The thought-provoking text combines with dazzling views of the far-flung gardens to make this an inspiring volume.
Contents
Introduction: Gardens of Revelation "The Marvelous Precipitate of Desire" For God and Country Grottoes of the Holy Book Loving Well and Living Right The Forest of Spirits, the Ark of Dreams Notes Appendix 1: Organizations Dedicated to Environments by Visionary Artists Appendix 2: Locations of Selected Environments Acknowledgments Selected Bibliography Index
