An interview with Guy de Compiegne about his essay on Nicolas Poussin and the Japanese Garden Masters

Guy de Compiegne is an architect fascinated by Poussin and by the Japanese gardens. His book, The Visual Path – Nicolas Poussin and the Japanese garden Masters, which has just been released, is an original and brilliant approach of Poussin’s work. We met him in order to talk about this essay, published by the Varulv editions. … Continue reading An interview with Guy de Compiegne about his essay on Nicolas Poussin and the Japanese Garden Masters

The Visual Path – Nicolas Poussin and the Japanese garden Masters

The Visual Path – Nicolas Poussin and the Japanese garden Masters

Guy de Compiegne, Varulv editions, 2013 Watch Guy de Compiegne presenting his book (in French) at The Tuileries Gardens bookstore, on June 5th 2014. The painting of Nicolas Poussin and the Japanese garden of Zen Buddhism have always been and are still, independently, a source of fascination. To elaborate the ideal landscape, Poussin and Zen masters use … Continue reading The Visual Path – Nicolas Poussin and the Japanese garden Masters