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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