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The Picturesque Garden in Europe

Categorie	Tuin & Tuinieren
Boeknummer	#264393
Titel	The Picturesque Garden in Europe
Auteur	Dixon-Hunt, John
Boektype	Paperback
Uitgeverij	London, Thames and Hudson
Jaar van uitgave	2004
ISBN10	050028508X
ISBN13	9780500285084
Taal	Engels
Beschrijving	Paperback, illustrated in colour and b/w.
Samenvatting	Professor Hunt brings a wealth of knowledge and authority to this scholarly and richly illustrated book, which is essential reading for all garden historians and anyone with an interest in garden design. The picturesque' or natural' garden became the rage in 18th-century Europe. Inspired by painting, it also reflected changing attitudes to nature, and its intended appeal was not only to the eyes but to the heart and mind. Professor Hunt brings a wealth of knowledge and authority to this scholarly and richly illustrated book, which is essential reading for all garden historians and anyone with an interest in garden design. The author traces the rise of the picturesque garden in England and throughout Europe. He surveys a wide range of sites - Rousham, Stourhead, Kew, Hestercombe, The Leas... (Lees verder)owes, Hafod, Ermenonville, Desert de Retz among others - and the contributions to their creation by both amateurs and professionals.
Pagina's	208
Conditie	Goed
Prijs	€ 12,50

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