The garden as a picture
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Language: EnglishPublished:
Authors:
- Farrand, Beatrix
1872 - 1959
- McCarter, Henry
1864 - 1942
About this book
In the early 20th century, as modernism began to reshape artistic expression, Beatrix Farrand's "The Garden as a Picture" emerged as a pivotal treatise on landscape gardening. This insightful work delves into the artistic interplay between nature and design, highlighting the significance of light and color in creating harmonious outdoor spaces. Farrand draws compelling parallels between gardening and painting, urging readers to view gardens as living canvases that reflect both beauty and intention. Ideal for students, landscape architects, and civic activists, this book serves as a foundational text that elevates the practice of gardening to an art form. Discover how Farrand's vision can inspire contemporary approaches to landscape design and environmental stewardship.
