Shelter of nymphs and demigods. Italian gardens of the Renaissance era

In the book of Doctor of Art History S.I. The goat Renaissance gardens of Italy are considered in a complex of wide problems. They are shown in their historical sources, structural organization and semantic meanings, in regional types and communication with the spatial environment, as well as how the garden was recognized as a contemplator. Architecture, fine art, literature of the XV - XVI centuries were involved in the analysis, and the garden of that era performs in the system of modern arts on equal terms with other forms. This special place on Earth forms an ideal environment for cultural leisure, contemplation, thoughts and creativity, contributing to the crystallization of the Renaissance culture. The monograph is intended for both specialists and for all those interested in the art and culture of the Italian Renaissance