Excerpt from An Essay on Landscape Gardening
For this reason all the improvements made upon natural objects, and all the objects of art brought into such a garden, ought to have a relation to, and call the mind to a remembrance of, living objects.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book unveils the history and theory of landscape gardening, exploring its evolution from mere utility to an art form in the 18th century. The author, an accomplished landscape designer, categorizes landscapes into four distinct types, each evoking unique emotions: the grand and awe-inspiring, the tranquil and melancholic, the cheerful and lively, and the expansive and impersonal. Through in-depth analysis and examples from notable gardens like Blenheim and Studley, the book emphasizes the importance of aligning the garden's design with the natural character of its surroundings. The author advocates for a harmonious blend of nature and art, showcasing how thoughtful placement of buildings, water features, and plant life can amplify the emotional impact of a landscape. 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 # 9781331613497_0
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