The poetry forming the basis for ' often centers upon pastoral themes, or themes of romantic love.
That "Rest" is one of the noblest expressions of the north European pastoral theme that has come down to us.
Embroidered pictures and upholstery both reflected the popular pastoral theme of men and women in the sheep-cropped English countryside.
Theocritus' influence can be detected in Nonnus' focus on pastoral themes.
Some were reproductions of classical Roman or Greek sculptures, but there was also a demand for statues depicting simple, pastoral themes.
His later work became more formal, structured and decorative, although still expressing Romantic pastoral themes.
Another six to eight homes echoing the pastoral theme are planned for next year.
"Eclogue 5" articulates another significant pastoral theme, the shepherd-poet's concern with achieving worldly fame through poetry.
The play has a pastoral theme, and is set in the time of Alexander the Great.
The walls are covered by 18th century tapestries with a pastoral theme with playing cupids.