LA 166 Lecture Outline 2-2-07

 

The Sacro Bosco, Bomarzo

 

 

·      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