Gardens of Revelation: Environments by Visionary Artists

by John Beardsley

Book Overview

John Beardsley tells the story of about twenty-five visionary environments and the fiercely independent individuals who have created them in the course of the last century. This lively international... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1558593608
• ISBN13: 9781558593602
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Abbeville Press
• Length: 223 Pages
• Weight: 2.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 10.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Words on Revelation

This is one of those books that I did not enjoy reading but I still feel the book is important. It is not that I agree with the subject - It is just that this book if very very "wordy." Lots of big words - like the kind you put into a college book report. I did read it twice but it is not for me. However at the same time there is some decent info - hidden between the big words - for the person that likes the subject.

another great beardsley book!

a crusader of public art and the outsider's view and place within the landscape, beardsley once again publishes a magnificent chronicle of uniquely driven individuals and their art. highly recommended - excellent for anyone interested in art, landscape, theory, pop culture, sociology...incredibly well done!

Respectful and comprehensive treatment of outsider artists

This is a fabulous book. It is a comprehensive and respectful treatment of outsider artists from the US and abroad. The photos are exquisite and the text is well-written and informative. If you are at all interested in outsider art, this book will be a cherished addition to your library.