Art Talks with Rebecca Albiani: Mannerist Gardens

Water Games & Monster Groves

Wednesday, August 12th @ 11 a.m.

Join art historian Rebecca Albiani for a fascinating look at the extraordinary gardens of late Renaissance Italy, where landscape, architecture, and engineering combined to create breathtaking works of art. From the spectacular fountains of Villa d’Este to the ingenious water features of Villa Lante and the mysterious sculptures of the Sacro Bosco of Bomarzo, these remarkable spaces were designed to surprise and delight.

Learn how the Mannerist movement embraced complexity, illusion, and imagination, transforming gardens into immersive artistic experiences that continue to captivate visitors centuries later.

Tickets:
https://purchase.wicaonline.org/ChooseSeats/30802

Whidbey Island Center for the Arts

(360) 221-8268

http://www.wicaonline.org