Poodling is a vernacular approach to pruning shrubbery: a
negotiation between gardener and shrub that pits human aesthetic
intention against the genetic forces that guide the plant's natural
development. Topiary shears shrubs into a singular form geometric
or figure; poodling, in contrast, treats each branch individually
and shapes its leaves or needles into the forms that remain at
their ends. In this informed, if light-hearted, telling of the
story, noted landscape historian Marc Treib traces the evolution
and characteristics of topiary, espalier, and other forms of plant
guidance such as poodling, proposing that what began as functional
horticultural practices was transformed into a vehicle for artistic
expression. Poodling catalogues the forms of pruning we encounter
today and their probable origin in Japan during the 18th century.
Noting the parallels, he compares the forms of poodling (vegetal)
with those of the canine species poodle (animal), and the manners
by which the dog's hair has been clipped. Richly illustrated with
photographs by the author taken in many countries over three
decades, this is an informative book that everyone can enjoy.
General
Imprint: |
Oro Editions
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
September 2023 |
Authors: |
Marc Treib
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 140mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
112 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-957183-82-4 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-957183-82-9 |
Barcode: |
9781957183824 |
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