"Of Gardens: An essay by Francis Bacon" is a look into the design and meaning of gardens in society. The book shares ideas about what a garden could be, using both beautiful and useful plants, for enjoyment throughout the year. Bacon describes his idea for an expansive garden, bringing together carefully chosen plants to provide beauty and purpose through all the seasons, promoting a layout with spaces like a green entrance and wild heath, topped off with fountains and creative landscaping. Ultimately, the story shows that gardens do more than just contain plants; they greatly enrich peoples lives and connect people more deeply to both architecture and the natural world.
Of Gardens: An essay
By Francis Bacon
Explore a time when gardens were more than just plants---they were a deep source of beauty and connection to the world.
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About the AuthorFrancis Bacon, 1st Viscount St Alban, 1st Lord Verulam, PC was an English philosopher and statesman who served as Attorney General and Lord Chancellor of England under King James I. Bacon argued the importance of natural philosophy, guided by scientific method, and his works remained influential throughout the Scientific Revolution.
Francis Bacon, 1st Viscount St Alban, 1st Lord Verulam, PC was an English philosopher and statesman who served as Attorney General and Lord Chancellor of England under King James I. Bacon argued the importance of natural philosophy, guided by scientific method, and his works remained influential throughout the Scientific Revolution.
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