GARDENS OF DELIGHT

India's complex and fascinating history is reflected in the story of itsgardens - and those who built them, enjoyed them, painted and wrote aboutthem. From the first references to gardens in the ancient Hindu texts ofthe "Ramayana" and the "Kama Sutra" to the palace gardens of Rajasthan andUdaipur, this book takes us on a compelling visual and culturaljourney."Gardens of Delight" examines historical and traditional gardens,gardens in literature and art, sacred and palace gardens, and the conceptof the garden in modern India, providing a complete view of how a people'srelationship with their land has changed over time. The influence of theIndian garden worldwide as well as the assimilation of external influencesis also key to this rich and intriguing story.Beautiful images and aknowledgable text tell a compelling story. This is the perfect book foranyone interested in gardening and garden history. It provides new insightinto a fascinating landscape.