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A central theme to the garden especially with the inclusion of the Temple
dedicated to Giulia Farnese(Bosco at Bomarzo) - -Life and Death
-Vicino's attitude towards city culture is revealed in his statement, "Towns
are the enemies, Woods the friends of my thoughts" (Bosco at Bomarzo) - -
Nature versus Culture
-How do you react to different sculptural scenes and why? Perhaps it is here
you begin to understand yourself, your emotions and your character - -Self
Knowledge and Self fulfillment
-Sculptures are positioned at tilts, over-sized and angered. Does one grow
accustomed to this? Can one exist beyond the usual and the norm? - -The
Idea of Order, Rationality, and Reality vs Chaos, Imagination and Insanity
-Which of these lists include fountains that can be found at the Villa D'Este
in Italy? - -The Water Organ, Avenue of 100 Fountains, Ovato Fountain
-Three basic categories of planting in Renaissance gardens were the: - -
Wooded groves (boscos), orchards, and smaller flower and herb gardens
(giardini di compartimenti)
-The LEADING connective element of the garden terraces at Villa Lante and
in many Renaissance gardens in Italy was - -Water
-Which word can be defined as "a roofed porch or gallery with an open
colonnade on one or more sides?" - -Loggia
-Select the statement that is FALSE - -The concept of architectural order
was first established during the Roman period
-Zone of religion/communal tradition - -Acropolis
-actually designed into hillside these constructions showed great skill for
making use of existing landforms - -Greek Theater
-Marketplace - -Agora
-Most ornate of the Greek Orders, characterized by a bell-shaped capital
with volutes and two rows of acanthus leaves - -Corinthian Order
, -Parthenon - -Doric order
-The art of clipping, trimming and training trees or shrubs into specific
shapes that form playful green living sculptures for decoration and
amusement. Yew, juniper, ivy, holly, laurel are all species that are often used
in this process - -Topiary
-A cave-like chamber, often decorated with minerals, shells or pebbles.
Evolved through history as different cultures interpret this element and
adapt its use. - -Grotto
-Translated as "on or along the ground" A flat terrace, usually adjacent to or
near a building, in which patterns are created from plants, flowers or gravel.
- -Parterre
-Describe the scenery or elements beyond the actual design that become an
important or integral part of the composition. The distant scene is
incorporated into the view. - -Borrowed view
-From Greek civilization, we get the tradition of: - -Outdoor spaces for
special functions, the careful and logical placement of buildings on a site, the
use of proportion in architecture
-This garden in Collodi is open and inviting with a Baroque spirit that draws
you into the space. The site plan is unusual in that the garden seems to have
been planned as a separate experience apart from and unrelated to the
house. - -Villa Garzoni
-In this Renaissance garden, the design layout responded to a program
requiring space (to host large ceremonial events) and grand vistas. Designed
as a public setting, the space seems empty without the activity of many
people. - -Boboli Garden
-This villa complex in Bagnaia, Italy contains both a formal garden where
nature is controlled, and a more natural style hunting park that embraces
nature in an attempt to re-create its informal character - -Villa Lante
-This villa, designed mostly by architect and antiquarian Pirro Ligorio (1520-
83), contributes to place through its sculptural references to the ancients any
by its celebration of water. It contributes to culture through its major artistic
accomplishments (fountains and sculpture) - -Villa D'Este
-This garden/park built by Pierre Francesco "Vicino" Orsini (1513-84) is a
unique expression of design that incorporates nature in art. It deviates from
the Renaissance idea of the garden characterized by strict principles of order
and geometry. Its many sculptural figures call upon our imagination and lead
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