Medieval Flowers - Hardcover
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A glorious volume devoted to the flowers and gardens of medieval times, enhanced with historical detail, medicinal and herbal lore, gardening wisdom, and 140 exquisite color photographs. It was in medieval gardens that the healing arts, poetry, spirituality, a sense of order in the cosmos, and an appreciation of beauty took root and were cultivated. Flowers had a significance almost incomprehensible to the modern-day gardener. Precious as jewels, painted and praised, they played a part in every courtly ritual and village romance. From peony to poppy, columbine to lily and iris, Medieval Flowers celebrates the species that grew then and still grow today. Photographer Clay Perry reveals their indelible beauty in 140 color images, as Miranda Innes explores the rituals and festivals in which flowers played a vital part. She also details the medicinal, cosmetic, and herbal uses of each plant, surveys the designs of physic, kitchen, and pleasure gardens, and introduces us to medieval gardens that can still be visited today. Complete with an illustrated directory that provides cultivation details for each flower, this is a book that will be coveted by all gardeners. Miranda Innes' many books include The Ornamental Garden and Ethnic Style. 160 pp 9 1/2 x 10 1/2 140 color photos
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It was in medieval gardens that the healing arts, poetry, spirituality, a sense of order in the cosmos, and an appreciation of beauty took root and were cultivated. Flowers had significance almost incomprehensible to the modern–day gardener. Precious as jewels, painted and praised, they played a part in every courtly ritual and village romance. From peony to poppy, columbine to lily and iris, Medieval Flowers celebrates the species that grew then and still grow today. Master photographer Clay Perry reveals their stunning beauty in 140 color images, as Miranda Innes explores the rituals and festivals in which flowers played a major role. She also details the medicinal, cosmetic, and herbal uses of each plant, surveys the designs of physic, kitchen, and pleasure gardens, and introduces us to medieval gardens that can still be visited today. Complete with an illustrated directory that provides cultivation details for each flower, this is a book that will be coveted by all gardeners.
About the Author
Miranda Innes studied graphic design at the Central School of Art and Design and read English at Girton College, Cambridge. She has been the garden editor at Country Living magazine for the last ten years. She is the author of 14 books. Clay Perry's work has appeared in many publications including The Sunday Times, Country Living and Homes & Gardens. He was a pupil of Ifor Thomas, a pioneer teacher of photography as a fine art. His work features in many critically acclaimed books, including English Country Gardens. Traditional English Gardens. Old English Villages and The Glory of the English Garden. His book, David Austen's English Roses, was named Garden Book of the Year. His most recent book for Kyle Cathie is Clay Perry's Fantastic Flowers.
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- PublisherTrafalgar Square
- Publication date1998
- ISBN 10 1856262596
- ISBN 13 9781856262590
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages160
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Hardcover. Condition: Used - Like New. From peony to poppy, and Solomon's seal and columbine to lily and iris, this illustrated book draws together those species of flowers - pure in colour and beautifully scented - that grew in medieval times and still grow today. Passing through the seasons, the book features gardens in Britain and elsewhere in Europe that can be traced back to medieval times. It details the purpose of gardens in those times, the types of plants grown, and the medicinal aspects, and also has a chapter on how to grow the individual flowers today. Garden plans and plant sources complete the book. BEAUTIFUL COPY!!! wrapped in complimentary Brodart dust jacket protector. Seller Inventory # 308611
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