Italian Gardens Of The Renaissance And Other Studies (1914)

Italian Gardens of the Renaissance and Other Studies is a book written by Julia Mary Cartwright Ady, first published in 1914. The book is a comprehensive study of the Italian Renaissance gardens and their influence on the art and culture of the period. Ady explores the history and development of Italian gardens from the early medieval period to the Renaissance, and examines the various elements of garden design, including water features, statuary, and architecture. The book also includes a detailed examination of the works of notable Italian garden designers, such as Niccol������ Triburgo and Leon Battista Alberti. Ady's writing style is engaging and informative, and she provides numerous illustrations and photographs to help readers visualize the gardens she describes. In addition to the study of Italian gardens, the book also includes other essays on Renaissance art and culture, including a discussion of the life and work of the artist Andrea del Sarto. Overall, Italian Gardens of the Renaissance and Other Studies is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Italian art and culture, as well as garden design and architecture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.