Excerpt from The Art of Landscape Gardening: Including His Sketches and Hints on Landscape Gardening and Theory and Practice of Landscape Gardening
Chap. IX. Landscape Gardening and Paint ing Pictures may imitate N a ture, but Nature is not to copy Pictures.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the captivating world of landscape gardening, a field that flourished in England during the 18th century. The author, a prominent figure in this art form, meticulously examines the principles that govern the design and transformation of grounds, taking into account the unique character of each location and the individual preferences of its owner. The book explores a wide range of topics, from the importance of incorporating buildings into the landscape to the subtle interplay of architecture and nature. The author discusses the pros and cons of various design elements, such as avenues, and even proposes methods for skillfully disguising the boundary of a property to enhance the overall sense of grandeur and natural beauty. Through insightful observations and detailed examples, the author reveals the crucial role of good taste and thoughtful consideration in landscape gardening. He stresses the need to avoid mere imitation of nature and instead to understand the principles that underpin its beauty, allowing for a more harmonious and balanced approach. Ultimately, this book offers a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the art of landscape gardening, highlighting its connection to both aesthetics and practicality and providing valuable insights into the timeless principles that guide its creation. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781330133187_0
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