An updated version of this book is now available as European Gardens (2011); also by Tom Turner. Expanding into other regions are Asian Gardens (2010) and the forthcoming British Gardens; both also by Turner and published by Routledge. Tom Turner; well-known teacher and writer in landscape architecture; garden design and garden history here explores more than 150 gardens over four millennia of Western garden design. He considers the why; the what; the how and the where of garden design by tracing the development of gardens through history and across social; political and philosophical boundaries. Fully illustrated throughout; each chapter critically examines a particular type of garden both as part of a wider socio-political context and as an aesthetic entity; asking how the design of each garden reflects the philosophical approach of its creator. Inspirational; reflective and informative; this book brings together knowledge and understanding from a diverse range of related interests to add depth and breadth to a fascinating subject.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Not what expectedBy IQThis is more for artists and graphic designers; I think. Theyll get historical information for patterns / designs and some ispiration to design theirs I suppose. Not relevant to clothing patterns of the Victorian era.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Best suited to stencillersBy Bird That FlewThe designs contained in this book are exactly as shown on the cover. I think they would be best suited to people looking for stencil ideas; though I suppose they could also be adapted to embroidery if the size of the designs were minimized. A good variety of designs; and in historically accurate colors too.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. not so sure....By KOKOok book.... but if I had been in a store with time to really look into it I might of passed.....