The statues in the Sacro Boscro are guideposts along a path of discovery. Each statue, each carefully carved Latin phrase, each gotto-esque cave demarcates the story of loss, of pain and perpetual misery of the garden's creator. The careful reading of the symbols chosen for the garden is an attempt to have a conversation with it's creator. Understanding, however, remains elusive to those who are unfamiliar with the ancient stories and myths whose lessons and tragedies are manifested in the meandering garden. Without this shared knowledge the poetics of the space are only partially revealed.
I am interested in this poetic interpretation. The idea that conveying ideas and meaning to others who partake of a space might be possible, convincing, and beautiful. The grotto is the architectural participant in this landscape. It is a space that captures the enchantment of the garden within walls, ceilings and floors. Through shared understandings of myths, legends, histories and tales we suggest potent meanings of space and place to visitors. We create specific rather than generic spaces, spaces full of enchantment?
Images from www.artandarchitecture.org
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