Garden: Exploring the Horticultural World

By Phaidon Editors

A stunning celebration of gardens worldwide: This volume brings together paintings, photography, textiles, sculpture, and film to show how gardens have shaped human creativity. Each selection highlights the ways gardens reflect culture, history, and science. The visual range keeps every page engaging.

Guided context for every reader: Alongside the artwork, the text provides approachable background. From classical European landscapes to Japanese Zen gardens to everyday vegetable plots, the writing is clear and informative. Readers can explore at their own pace without needing specialist knowledge.

Built to inform and inspire: With supporting features such as an illustrated timeline, a detailed glossary, and short biographies, the book is easy to navigate. It works as both a reference and a display piece, appealing to gardeners, designers, and art lovers alike.