The history of landscape design in 100 gardens / Linda A. Chisholm ; with photography by Michael D. Garber.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Chisholm, Linda A., author.

Contributor:

Class of 1891 Department of Arts Fund.

Garber, Michael D., photographer.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Landscape design.

History.

Landscape design--History.

Genre:

History.

Physical Description:

535 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm

Place of Publication:

Portland, Oregon : Timber Press, 2018.

Summary:

"The History of Landscape Design in 100 Gardens explores the key moments in garden design. Through profiles of 100 of the most influential gardens, Linda Chisholm explores how social, political, and economic influences shaped garden design principles. The book is organised chronologically and by theme, starting with the medieval garden Alhambra and ending with the modern naturalism of the Lurie Garden. Sumptuously illustrated, The History of Landscape Design in 100 Gardens is for garden designers and landscape architects, design students, and gardening enthusiasts interested in garden history."--Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Class of 1891 Department of Arts Fund.

Other Format:

Online version: Chisholm, Linda A. History of landscape design in 100 gardens.

ISBN:

9781604695298

1604695293

OCLC:

993683128