Description: This book is a comprehensive guide to the art and craft of garden design, taking the reader on a journey through the history of this fascinating field in Great Britain. From the early medieval period to the late Victorian era, the author explores the evolution of different styles, the influence of prominent figures, and the shifting trends in landscape architecture. You'll discover how gardens reflected the cultural and societal shifts of their times, revealing the underlying principles that governed their creation. You'll delve into the debate between formal and natural styles, exploring the works of Capability Brown and Humphry Repton, and their lasting impact on the English landscape. The author delves into the importance of a well-balanced scheme, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive approach that considers not only aesthetics but also practicality. The book offers a wealth of knowledge and insights, reminding us that the design of a garden is a complex undertaking that requires a deep understanding of history, architecture, and the natural world. 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. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
Personalize: No
Inscribed: No
Ex Libris: No
Personalized: No
Signed: No
Number of Pages: 414
Type: textbook
Book Title: Art and Craft of Garden Making (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Item Height: 0.8 in
Publication Year: 2016
Topic: General
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Gardening, History
Item Weight: 19.6 Oz
Author: Thomas Hayton Mawson
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
