·
Parco
dei Mostri (monster
park), Sacro Bosco,
or holy wood
a
unique expression of design that incorporated nature in art.
a new theory of garden architecture freed from the tradition that defined Renaissance work.
Characterized
by philosophies of 17th century Baroque design, which sought to
connect with the thoughts and passions of people.
·
Prince
Pierre Francesco “Vicino” Orsini (1513-84)
Military
service
·
Program:
The design calls upon our imaginations and leads us to interpret past events,
beliefs, and perceptions from their ruins scattered throughout the park.
·
A Journey
of the soul?
·
Passion,
bravery, love, and love lost--death
Images / Scultpure:
The
Sphinxes
Proteus-Glaucus
The
Combat of the Giants
The
Tortoise and Whale
Pegasus
Theater
The
Leaning House
Ceres
The
Elephant
The
Dragon
The
Orc
Cerberus
Prosperina
The
Temple
Sleeping
Nymph
Cantaro
Neptune
Echidna-Lions-Fury