Humphry Repton: Landscape Gardening And The Geography Of Georgian England
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Stephen Daniels
Binding: Hardback
Published: YALE UNIVERSITY PRESS, 1999
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Stephen Daniels's authoritative work, Humphry Repton: Landscape Gardening And The Geography Of Georgian England, chronicles the profound influence of one of Britain's most significant landscape designers. The text presents a meticulous examination of Repton's innovative approach to shaping the English countryside, detailing his theories and practical applications during the Georgian era. It further illustrates how Repton's designs were intrinsically linked to the evolving geography and social structures of the period, transforming estates into picturesque visions. Daniels uncovers the intricate relationship between art, nature, and society, arguing for Repton's pivotal role in defining the aesthetic sensibilities of his time. This scholarly volume offers an essential understanding of landscape architecture as both an artistic endeavor and a reflection of historical change.
Author: Stephen Daniels
Binding: Hardback
Published: YALE UNIVERSITY PRESS, 1999
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Stephen Daniels's authoritative work, Humphry Repton: Landscape Gardening And The Geography Of Georgian England, chronicles the profound influence of one of Britain's most significant landscape designers. The text presents a meticulous examination of Repton's innovative approach to shaping the English countryside, detailing his theories and practical applications during the Georgian era. It further illustrates how Repton's designs were intrinsically linked to the evolving geography and social structures of the period, transforming estates into picturesque visions. Daniels uncovers the intricate relationship between art, nature, and society, arguing for Repton's pivotal role in defining the aesthetic sensibilities of his time. This scholarly volume offers an essential understanding of landscape architecture as both an artistic endeavor and a reflection of historical change.