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This is the story of a garden, Bellevue House, in Newport, Rhode Island, that speaks to us about history and memory, inspiration and motivation.
List of contents
Acknowledgements; Foreword
Chapter One: Navigating the Cosmos of Family: Piecing Together the Landmarks that Define It and the Patterns that Connect It
Chapter Two: The Place of Memory: Resonating with the Soul
Chapter Three: The Place of Animation: Expressing the Spirit
Chapter Four: Meaning and Memory in the Academical Village
Chapter Five: The Place of Craft and the Role of the Artist
Chapter Six: The Place of Humor
List of Artists and Artisans
Bibliography
About the author
Ron Fleming is the founder and president of The Townscape Institute, a nonprofit public interest planning organization based in Cambridge, Mass. As an urban planner and designer, preservation advocate, civic leader, thought leader and change agent, Fleming's lifetime of work focuses on creating livable and sustainable cities, towns, and neighborhoods. The author of six books, he was founding chairman of the Cambridge Municipal Arts Council, is Chair Emeritus of Scenic America, and has served many other cultural and civic organizations. His philanthropic work to support initiatives to beautify and improve communities led Newport to declare "Ron Fleming Day," noting: "Mr. Fleming is a recognized authority in the role of art in creating vibrant, livable places, adding luster to Newport's worldwide reputation as a showcase of art and architecture."
Summary
This is the story of a garden, Bellevue House, in Newport, Rhode Island, that speaks to us about history and memory, inspiration and motivation.
