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Margrethe Floryan. Gardens of the Tsars: A Study of the Aesthetics, Semantics and Uses of Late 18th Century Russian Gardens. Dr. Floryan traces the development of the Russian garden tradition during Catherine's reign in the dual context of Russian roots and Western influence. Through the eyes of 18th century poets, painters, and scholars, she reconstructs the appearance of the 18th century parks and recreates the experiences of their visitors. In the final section of the book, she charts the history of individual gardens up to the present day. Some were neglected during the Soviet period, others transformed as monumental parks or recreational areas. The text is accompanied by more than a hundred illustrations, many of which have never before been published in the West.
OR (Portland): Sagapress, 1996. 263 pages, index, extensive bibliography, notes. Decorative endpapers. Illustrated by contemporary color and black and white photos, plus copies of old engravings. Hardcover with dustjacket in a clear protective jacket cover. Text near fine. Jacket show light wear and corners and minor rubbing on the edges. Former owner name elegantly written with a flourish on first page.
