A garden can be described from many
different perspectives. A garden from
the eyes of a passer-by is aesthetically pleasing; it takes an empty space and
gives one something to gaze at with desire.
From the perspective of an artist a garden is a way of speaking and
evoking emotion. A garden can tell a
person what any other art form can through color, style choice, and
placement. The word garden means another
form of communication for humans; I can read a garden as I read a book, and
enjoy a garden as I enjoy a painting, it is an art form. Gardens can serve all different purposes such
as showing wealth, being places of warship, or simply for leisure.
A concept
that we discussed in class that stuck with me the most is that a garden is an
escape from the outside world, with the cool shade that the trees provide. No matter what purpose it is meant to serve
it is relaxing and can help one think about the little things in life while
being one with nature. In general, the
idea of a garden being an escape backs up the concept of it being an art form;
it is a way to take a step into something beautiful that provides the viewer
with more than meets the eye, such as a fantasy story, a piece of history, or
an intended feeling.
The word garden to me means art.
It may be beautiful from the outside but the deeper meaning is what
gives it a purpose. Being an artist (my
medium is photography) the depth of the art and the room for thought is what
makes it beautiful and when I look at a garden I see that depth as I learn more
about its meaning. Some example of this
art is:
Photo citations:
Garden art evolving as an art form:
