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IT is extremely fortunate that the Editor made no limita tions, beyond that of space, when giving me the invita tion to contribute a historical account of the Art of Topiary, as a sort of preface to the practical advice given in later Chapters by Mr Gibson, who has charge of the wonderful collection of clipped trees at Levens Hall. This is fortunate, because it would have been difficult either to wholly praise or wholly blame an art that for at least a century and a half provided English gardens with their outstanding feature. It were easy for us to dismiss the whole subject of Topiary by affect ing a great superiority and referring to it only as a monument of perverted taste, but that would neither provide interest nor give instruction, and it is hoped that both these ends may be served so far as the space at disposal will permit.
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This little book...is not placed before the public with any fervent hope that it will incite garden lovers to at once sally forth with shears and scissors to attack the nearest yew tree; nor is it issued with a desire that garden makers my be induced to plant clipped trees extensively.... It comes to provide an hour's reading upon one of the most distinct and interesting branches of horticulture that the art has ever produced. Its claims to consideration are, chiefly, that in it are gathered together the main incidents that go to make up the history of Topiary, and it presents to readers the cultural experience of one whose opportunities for gaining such experience are unequalled.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2019
- ISBN 10 1331983142
- ISBN 13 9781331983149
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages170
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the art of topiary, the practice of training plants and shrubs into ornamental shapes. The author traces the history of topiary from its origins in ancient Rome, through its popularity in Renaissance and Baroque gardens, to its decline in the 19th century and its recent revival. The book provides practical advice on how to create and maintain topiary, and features numerous illustrations of stunning topiary specimens from around the world. It discusses the aesthetic principles of topiary, and explores its place within the broader history of garden design. The book concludes by highlighting the enduring appeal of topiary as a unique and beautiful form of horticultural art. 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 # 9781331983149_0
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