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Earth Perfect?: Nature, Utopia And The Garden
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Earth Perfect? Nature, Utopia And The Garden Is An Eclectic, Yet Rigorous Reflection On The Relationshiphistorical, Present And Futurebetween Humanity And The Garden. Through The Lens Of Utopian Studiesthe Interdisciplinary Field That Encompasses Fictions All The Way Through To Actual Political Projects, And Urban Ideals; In A Nutshell, Addressing The Human Natural Drive Towards The Idealearth Perfect? Brings Together A Selection Of Inspiring Essays, Each Contributed By Foremost Writers From The Fields Of Architecture, History Of Art, Classics, Cultural Studies, Farming, Geography, Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Law, Literature, Philosophy, Urban Planning And The Natural Sciences.Through These Joined Voices, The Garden Emerges As A Site Of Contestation And A Repository For Symbolic, Spiritual, Social, Political And Ecological Meaning. Questions Such As: What Is The Role Of The Garden In Defining Humanity'S Ideal Relationship With Nature? And How Should We Garden In The Face Of Catastrophic Ecological Decline? Are Addressed Through Wideranging Case Studies, Including Ancient Roman Gardens In Pompeii, Hieronymus Bosch'S Garden Of Earthly Delights, The Gardens Of Versailles, Organic Farming In New England And Bohemia'S Secret Gardens, As Well As Landscape In Contemporary Architecture.Issues Relating To The Utopian Garden Are Explored Thematically Rather Than Chronologically, And Organised In Six Chapters: Being In Nature, Inscribing The Garden, Green/House, The Garden Politic, Economies Of The Garden And How Then Shall We Garden?. Each Essay Is Both Individual In Scope And Part Of The Wider Discourse Of The Book As A Whole, And Each Is Lusciously Illustrated, Bringing To Life The Subject With Diverse Visual Material Ranging From Photography To Historical Documents, Maps And Artworks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the primary focus of 'Earth Perfect?: Nature, Utopia and the Garden'? A: 'Earth Perfect?: Nature, Utopia and the Garden' explores the historical, present, and future relationship between humanity and the garden through a collection of essays that analyze gardens as sites of contestation and meaning.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Annette Giesecke, who brings together insights from various fields including architecture, cultural studies, and philosophy.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'Earth Perfect?: Nature, Utopia and the Garden' contains a total of 306 pages.
- Q: What themes are covered in the essays of this book? A: The essays cover themes such as the role of gardens in defining humanity's relationship with nature, the concept of utopian gardens, and how to garden amidst ecological challenges.
- Q: What kind of illustrations can be found in the book? A: The book includes diverse visual materials such as photography, historical documents, maps, and artworks that enhance the understanding of the subject matter.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: 'Earth Perfect?: Nature, Utopia and the Garden' is suitable for academic study as it is a rigorous reflection on the intersection of humanities and environmental studies.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is classified as a used book in good condition.
- Q: When was 'Earth Perfect?: Nature, Utopia and the Garden' published? A: The book was published on August 30, 2012.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Are there specific case studies mentioned in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses various case studies including ancient Roman gardens in Pompeii, the Garden of Earthly Delights by Hieronymus Bosch, and landscapes in contemporary architecture.