Marie Luise Gotheins "Geschichte der Gartenkunst"

Marie Luise Gothein's seminal work, A History of Garden Art (1914), offers a groundbreaking ecocritical perspective on garden art, particularly through her analysis of sites like Villa d'Este. Her approach, shaped by the reform garden movement and contemporary challenges, reveals how historical narratives are deeply influenced by societal pressures. The study examines Gothein's intellectual and aesthetic frameworks, demonstrating their enduring relevance in understanding gardens as dynamic, evolving artworks. By blending textual and visual descriptions, Gothein’s work provides a foundational lens for interpreting garden art within its historical context.

Seeber, K. (2020). Marie Luise Gotheins "Geschichte der Gartenkunst" (Version 1). Heidelberg University Publishing. https://doi.org/10.17885/HEIUP.627