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Beautiful flowers, well-kept lawns and noble trees these do not make good gardens, and this fact must be my excuse for writing these pages. In striving after artistic effects, mere cultural skill will avail us nothing, if we do not possess that faculty for grouping and arrange ment which is inseparable from the skilled gardener. Further, we must be prepared to expend a considerable amount of thought and care on those objects of garden furniture, which have come to be regarded either as necessities or as desirable adjuncts to the well-kept pleasure grounds. It is more than possible to completely Spoil an otherwise good efiect by the introduction of unsuitable or ugly summer-houses, seats, sundials, and statuary; and I shall endeavour briefly to indicate the styles suited to various gardens, the manufacture of those which can be made without skilled assistance, and the positions which each may occupy to the best advantage. In early times, buildings and decorations in stone and wood were much more freely employed in gardens than they are to-day, and vast sums were spent in ancient Rome and Greece on these costly objects. Varro's garden at Casinum contained, among other costly features, bridges, a large aviary, and Open-air temples. During the Augustan age, statues and fountains appear to have been introduced; and among the wonders of Pliny's famous Tusculan gardens were summer-house's in dazzling marble, B 2 the book OF garden furniture.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 1330499662
- ISBN 13 9781330499665
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages152
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the often-overlooked world of garden furniture, exploring its rich history and evolution from ancient times to the early 20th century. The author takes readers on a journey through gardens of various countries, highlighting the diverse styles and uses of garden furniture across different cultures. From the opulent displays of statues and fountains in Italian Renaissance gardens to the rustic charm of English cottage gardens, the book examines how furniture has been used to enhance outdoor spaces throughout history. It delves into the philosophical and aesthetic considerations behind garden design, emphasizing the importance of harmony, utility, and simplicity. The author provides practical guidance on selecting and placing various types of furniture, including seats, summer houses, archways, pergolas, and sundials. With a focus on craftsmanship and artistic merit, the book encourages readers to move beyond mass-produced items and embrace unique, well-designed pieces that complement the natural beauty of their gardens. Ultimately, this book reveals how garden furniture, when chosen and placed thoughtfully, can transform outdoor spaces into havens of beauty, comfort, and personal expression. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781330499665_0
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