A garden in the Mediterranean countryside is an outdoor living room, with chairs, benches and tables for al fresco dining or conversation in the afternoon shade of mature olive trees.
Cultivation of the olive was an important part of life in the ancient world. Olive oil was precious, and known to bring good health and beauty. The goddess Athena was believed to have planted herself the famous olive tree on the Acropolis. As early as 2800 years ago, victors at the Olympic Games were crowned with olive leaves as their only reward.
Fine Art Lamps has chosen the ripe olive branch, age-old symbol of peace and well-being, as the thematic motif of Giardino di Campagna, a series of finely wrought lighting designs with an exquisite finish. |
