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Title
The picturesque garden in Europe
The picturesque garden in Europe
Author
John Dixon Hunt
John Dixon Hunt
format
Paperback / softback
Paperback / softback
Publisher
Thames and Hudson
Thames and Hudson
Language
English
English
UK Publication Date
20040714
20040714
Description
Professor Hunt brings a wealth of knowledge and authority to this scholarly and richly illustrated book, which is essential reading for all garden historians and anyone with an
interest in garden design.
The 'picturesque' or 'natural' garden became the rage in 18th-century Europe. Inspired by
painting, it also reflected changing attitudes to nature, and its intended appeal was not only to the eyes but to the heart and mind. Professor Hunt brings a wealth of knowledge and authority to this scholarly and richly illustrated book, which is essential reading for all garden historians and anyone with an
interest in garden design.
The author traces the rise of the picturesque garden in England and throughout Europe. He surveys a wide range of sites - Rousham,
Stourhead, Kew, Hestercombe, The Leasowes, Hafod, Ermenonville, Dsert de Retz among
others - and the contributions to their creation by both amateurs and professionals.
interest in garden design.
The 'picturesque' or 'natural' garden became the rage in 18th-century Europe. Inspired by
painting, it also reflected changing attitudes to nature, and its intended appeal was not only to the eyes but to the heart and mind. Professor Hunt brings a wealth of knowledge and authority to this scholarly and richly illustrated book, which is essential reading for all garden historians and anyone with an
interest in garden design.
The author traces the rise of the picturesque garden in England and throughout Europe. He surveys a wide range of sites - Rousham,
Stourhead, Kew, Hestercombe, The Leasowes, Hafod, Ermenonville, Dsert de Retz among
others - and the contributions to their creation by both amateurs and professionals.
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