This beautiful book explores the world’s most magnificent sacred gardens, from Kashmir’s mountains to a repurposed castle in Ireland. It showcases gardens designed around religious and spiritual teachings, including monastic herb gardens, sacred bathing pools in Bali, and Zen-inspired kare-sansui gardens. The book highlights ancient sites full of myth, lovingly restored ruins, and newly created gardens aimed at spiritual enlightenment through religion or nature worship. Earthly Utopias visits cathedrals, monasteries, temples, and more, illustrating how religion, philosophy, and spirituality inspire stunning garden design.
| ISBN | 9780711285897 |
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| Format | Hardback |
| Number of Pages | 240 |
| Published | 30/09/2024 |
| Publisher | QUARTO |
| Dimensions | 24 × 29 cm |
