Provides an illustrated analysis of the symbolic imagery found in gardens throughout history. This work discusses the constituent elements of gardens - both real and imagined - that uncovers their often-hidden symbolic meanings. It uses over 380 paintings to provide a continuous visual record of the myriad and ephemeral form of the garden.

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Lucia Impelluso is a successful architect, and the author of several volumes in the Getty Museum's Guide to Imagery series.