The making of place : modern and contemporary gardens /

"From imposing sculptures discovered in woodlands or on hilly trails to community gardens, and along disused rail tracks to ones made on inhospitable seashores, this book offers insights into the history and make-up of contemporary gardens, whether they reflect the priorities of modern society,...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Hunt, John Dixon (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London, U.K. : Reaktion Books, 2015.
Temas:
Gardens > Design > Case studies.
Gardens > Design > Pictorial works.
Landscape gardening > Pictorial works.
Gardens > Design > History.
Jardins > Architecture > Études de cas.
Jardins > Architecture > Ouvrages illustrés.
Jardins > Architecture > Histoire.
ARCHITECTURE > Landscape.
GARDENING > Garden Design.
GARDENING > Landscape.
Gardens > Design
Landscape gardening
Case studies
History
Pictorial works
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:"From imposing sculptures discovered in woodlands or on hilly trails to community gardens, and along disused rail tracks to ones made on inhospitable seashores, this book offers insights into the history and make-up of contemporary gardens, whether they reflect the priorities of modern society, bring new ideas and materials into the world, or seek the reinvention of ancient cultures. The modern botanical gardens, sculpture parks, campuses, memorial gardens and vernacular gardens examined showcase the differences between cultures and countries around the world, including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, the United States, China and Australia"--Jacket
Descripción Física:1 online resource (301 pages) : illustrations, plans
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781780235660
1780235666

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