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Books > Health, Home & Family > Gardening > Garden design & planning
Explanations for what makes one landscape scene preferred over
another - formalistic, cultural and ecological - continue to be
generated by landscape architects and land managers, philosophers
and psychologists.This is needed for planning in the countryside
and the protection of natural scenery, yet agreement still eludes
us. This book does not favour any particular theory, but critiques
the many theories seen over the last half-century. It informs
readers of the main lines of argument so that they can make up
their own minds. Part one, on post-war aesthetics, examines ideas
about the unconscious, holism, overarching 'metanarratives', and
the search for objectivity. Part two describes the consequences on
the 'cultural turn' in that period, giving rise to new theories
taking the human as reference. Cultural geography, cultural
landscapes, changes in methods of assessment and some new ideas on
landscape design are set in this context. Ecocentrism proposed a
very different approach. The final part looks into the
philosophical input, expanding upon 'environmental aesthetics'. It
concludes with a more down-to-earth analysis of 'satisfactions'
from immediate formal qualities, the sublime, meanings, and beauty.
The balanced, didactic approach taken will make this a standard
text for all those in teaching and in landscape practice.
Your garden could be even better for you. Discover... How certain
plants can form a barrier against air and noise pollution Which
birdsong alleviates anxiety How plants can help to save energy Why
green is so good for us Learn how connecting with nature can reduce
stress and improve wellbeing. You don't even need a garden - even a
balcony or houseplants can help to boost your mood. Every
recommendation is backed by scientific research, drawn together by
the team of RHS scientists and experts. Favourite garden designer
at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Matt Keightley then suggests how to
translate the science into ideas for your green space. With this
groundbreaking book, find out how, in sometimes very simple ways,
you can create an outdoor space that nourishes your mind and body,
and is good for our planet too.
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