Garden Design and Architects' Gardens Two reviews, illustrated, to show, by actual examples from British gardens, that clipping and aligning trees to make them 'harmonise' with architecture is barbarous, needless, and inartistic
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Authors:
- Robinson, W. (William)
1838 - 1935
About this book
In the late 19th century, as the industrial revolution reshaped landscapes, W. Robinson's "Garden Design and Architects' Gardens" emerged as a bold critique of contemporary gardening practices. This incisive work challenges the barbarous trend of clipping and aligning trees to conform to architectural designs, arguing for a more natural aesthetic that honors the organic beauty of gardens. Through illustrated reviews of British gardens, Robinson advocates for authenticity over artifice, positioning harmony with nature as paramount. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians, this book invites readers to reconsider the relationship between landscape and architecture, emphasizing the importance of unalienable rights to beauty and creativity in our outdoor spaces.
