Esther M. Zimmer Lederberg
Geometric Gardens: matching Geometric Dances
"Square" shapes (earth) and "Circles" (Divinity) Emphasized

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The early Renaissance gardens typically had a centrally located circle, bisected by long straight avenues that were perpendicular. These straight avenues could be bordered with espaliered plants, or could be pergolas with plants in a bower. Thus a choreography of straight paths, followed by circular paths, terminated by straight paths would effectively follow the garden design. In case dancers forgot the paths to be followed, a glance at the garden would tell them exactly the choreographic design. The garden design was a dance booklet that everyone could use, but need never be carried!

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