This book looks at the origins of ancient Roman garden design and its
Greek influences. It includes the use and design of private domestic
gardens as well as those connected to theatres and temples. Gardens
connected to mausolea are also included. It shows how rooms were
designed to afford the best views of the gardens. Special attention is
paid to Roman water gardens, their pools and fountain designs. Nymphaea,
garden ornaments, sundials, trellising, topiary and plants are included.
The many illustrations are drawn from the author's collections and have
been taken over decades of study throughout the Roman empire. Anthony
Beeson is a board member of the Association for Roman Archaeology, a
prolific writer of papers on Roman art and architecture, and has
lectured on the subject of Roman gardens.