Rubens Garden: A Masterpiece in Bloom

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  • Rubens Garden: A Masterpiece in Bloom by Klara Alen

- Delve into the history and beauty of the Rubens Garden in Antwerp

- Discover plant species and designs inspired by Rubens' masterpieces

- Features stunning floral still lifes and artworks

- Explore this secret oasis in the heart of Antwerp

- Ideal for art lovers, history enthusiasts, and garden lovers

The garden of the Rubens House is a hidden gem in the heart of Antwerp. This is the place where the world-famous artist lived with his family and entourage and could relax. The garden has been reconstructed and, thanks to advice from fashion designer Dries Van Noten, provides year-round color, season after season. The design hearkens back to plant species from Rubens' time, including columbine, marigolds and citrus plants. This book presents the results of years of archive research that went into the reconstruction of The Rubens Garden, describes the historical context and provides an overview of the main flowers and plants and their story. With beautiful details from floral still lifes and other works of Rubens and his contemporaries, this richly illustrated book reveals the beauty of the unique garden of the Rubens House in Antwerp. In addition, it offers a glimpse of little-known historical material about this magical garden and city gardens in Antwerp in the time of Rubens.

Rubens Garden: A Masterpiece in Bloom
$27.95
Available In Store
Description

- Delve into the history and beauty of the Rubens Garden in Antwerp

- Discover plant species and designs inspired by Rubens' masterpieces

- Features stunning floral still lifes and artworks

- Explore this secret oasis in the heart of Antwerp

- Ideal for art lovers, history enthusiasts, and garden lovers

The garden of the Rubens House is a hidden gem in the heart of Antwerp. This is the place where the world-famous artist lived with his family and entourage and could relax. The garden has been reconstructed and, thanks to advice from fashion designer Dries Van Noten, provides year-round color, season after season. The design hearkens back to plant species from Rubens' time, including columbine, marigolds and citrus plants. This book presents the results of years of archive research that went into the reconstruction of The Rubens Garden, describes the historical context and provides an overview of the main flowers and plants and their story. With beautiful details from floral still lifes and other works of Rubens and his contemporaries, this richly illustrated book reveals the beauty of the unique garden of the Rubens House in Antwerp. In addition, it offers a glimpse of little-known historical material about this magical garden and city gardens in Antwerp in the time of Rubens.

Description

- Delve into the history and beauty of the Rubens Garden in Antwerp

- Discover plant species and designs inspired by Rubens' masterpieces

- Features stunning floral still lifes and artworks

- Explore this secret oasis in the heart of Antwerp

- Ideal for art lovers, history enthusiasts, and garden lovers

The garden of the Rubens House is a hidden gem in the heart of Antwerp. This is the place where the world-famous artist lived with his family and entourage and could relax. The garden has been reconstructed and, thanks to advice from fashion designer Dries Van Noten, provides year-round color, season after season. The design hearkens back to plant species from Rubens' time, including columbine, marigolds and citrus plants. This book presents the results of years of archive research that went into the reconstruction of The Rubens Garden, describes the historical context and provides an overview of the main flowers and plants and their story. With beautiful details from floral still lifes and other works of Rubens and his contemporaries, this richly illustrated book reveals the beauty of the unique garden of the Rubens House in Antwerp. In addition, it offers a glimpse of little-known historical material about this magical garden and city gardens in Antwerp in the time of Rubens.

ISBN
9789464941593
Publisher
Publication Date
October 30, 2024
Binding
Paperback
Item Condition
New
Language
English
Pages
144
Keywords
Art | Individual Artists | General; Art | History | European - Baroque & Rococo; Gardening | Garden Design