PLEASING ITALIAN AESTHETICS

Let's Take A Tour Through Sumptuous Gardens Depicted In Illuminated Manuscripts. As, Renaissance Gardens Were Designed As Outdoor Museums For Marvelling At The Beauty Of The Human Form Chiseled In Marble. Dive In And Find How!

- ISHITA KAMRA

The gardens we encounter in works of art from the Renaissance in Europe, from about 1400 to 1600, similarly reveal a range of Italian elements—several of which resonate with our own contemporary ideas. So, here is a visual introduction to Renaissance gardens and their symbolism, with images drawn from illuminated manuscripts in this L’Officiel’s collection. Dive in for all the inspiration you need.

1. STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS

Source reclaimed or antique metal heavy ironwork gates are often used at the entrance to the stately villas for the most dazzling doorways, adding to the grandeur, but also providing security and privacy. Afterall, a Renaissance Garden is characterised by symmetry and order.

2. SCULPTURES AND STATUARY