A visual journey through the history of landscape design
For thousands of years, people have altered the meaning of space
by reshaping nature. As an art form, these architectural landscape
creations are stamped with societal imprints unique to their
environment and place in time.
"Illustrated History of Landscape Design" takes an optical sweep
of the iconic landscapes constructed throughout the ages. Organized
by century and geographic region, this highly visual reference uses
hundreds of masterful pen-and-ink drawings to show how historical
context and cultural connections can illuminate today's design
possibilities.
This guide includes:
Storyboards, case studies, and visual narratives to portray
spaces
Plan, section, and elevation drawings of key spaces
Summaries of design concepts, principles, and vocabularies
Historic and contemporary works of art that illuminate a
specific era
Descriptions of how the landscape has been shaped over time in
response to human need
Directing both students and practitioners along a visually
stimulating timeline, "Illustrated History of Landscape Design" is
a valuable educational tool as well as an endless source
ofinspiration.
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