A Single Volume Featuring 'Beautiful Gardens' Painted by Monet and Van Gogh: 'A Small Exhibition Series: Beautiful Gardens in Art' to Be Released on June 24

This art book, the first in the 'A Small Exhibition' series, offers the experience of viewing an exhibition in the palm of your hand, featuring approximately 400 paintings of beautiful gardens. Chapter 1, 'My Garden,' showcases garden scenes that reflect the changing seasons, including courtyards, back gardens, vegetable plots, gazebos, and greenhouses. Chapter 2, 'Everyone's Gardens,' presents paintings of castle and mansion gardens, as well as gardens in daily life such as parks and institutional grounds. The book introduces a diverse range of works from renowned masters like Monet, Renoir, Manet, Klimt, Van Gogh, and Kroyer, as well as lesser-known artists, spanning various eras. Key artworks are accompanied by explanatory notes, allowing readers to learn about the history of gardens in painting and Western culture. This is a delightful book that brings joy even when casually flipped through.

Bilingual in Japanese and English

Curator and Commentator: Keiyo Sameshima

Art writer, translator, and ink painter. Graduated from the Department of Aesthetics and Art History at Gakushuin University. Studied at Camberwell College of Arts in the UK. Writes and translates articles and books on art exhibitions, art publications, magazines, and web content. Publications include 'Koupen-chan Teaches World Masterpieces' (KADOKAWA), 'An Art Catalog Without Right Answers' (Kodansha), and translations such as 'Van Gogh's Map Book: A Journey Across Europe' (Kodansha) and 'A History of Art Without Men: Another Story Told by Women Artists' (PIE International), among many others.

https://www.tamayosamejima.com/

'A Small Exhibition Series: Beautiful Gardens in Art'

https://pie.co.jp/book/i/6051/

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Book Overview

Title: 'A Small Exhibition Series: Beautiful Gardens in Art'

https://pie.co.jp/book/i/6051/

Specifications: A5 modified size (173×144mm) / Softcover / 448 pages (Full Color)

Price: ¥2,900 (excluding tax)

ISBN: 978-4-7562-6051-2 C0071

Commentary and Supervision: Keiyo Sameshima

Designer: Reiko Harajō

Release Date: June 24, 2026

Publisher: PIE International

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