Ornamental Lakes - Their Origins and Evolution in English Landscapes (Hardcover)

Ornamental Lakes traces the history of lakes in England, from their appearance in the early eighteenth century, through their development in the 1750s, and finally to their decline in the nineteenth century. Aside from the natural lakes in the Lake District, the bodies of water we see in England today are man-made, primarily intended to ornament the landscapes of the upper classes. Through detailed research, author Wendy Bishop argues that, contrary to accepted thinking, the development of lakes led to the dissolution of formal landscapes rather than following changes in landscape design. Providing a comprehensive overview of lakes in England, including data on who made these lakes, how, and when, it additionally covers fishponds, water gardens, cascades and reservoirs. Richly illustrated and accompanied by case studies across the region, this book offers new insights in landscape history for students, researchers and those interested in how landscapes evolve.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 2021
First published:	2021
Authors:	Wendy Bishop
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	284
ISBN-13:	978-0-367-89419-1
Categories:	Books > Health, Home & Family > Gardening > Gardens (descriptions, history etc) Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > Landscape art & architecture > General Books > Gardening > Gardens (descriptions, history etc) Promotions
LSN:	0-367-89419-X
Barcode:	9780367894191

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