The Meaning of Gardens

ISBN 10: 0262560615 / ISBN 13: 9780262560610

Verlag: The MIT Press, 1992

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Inhaltsangabe:

Gardens reveal the relationship between culture and nature, yet in the vast library of garden literature few books focus on what the garden means - on the ecology of garden as idea, place, and action. The Meaning of Gardens maps out how the garden is perceived, designed, used, and valued. Essays from a variety of disciplines are organized around six metaphors special to our time - the garden muses of Faith, Power, Ordering, Cultural Expression, Personal Expression, and Healing. Each muse suggests specific inspirations for garden and landscape design.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor:

Mark Francis, FASLA is Professor and former Chair of landscapearchitecture at the University of California, Davis. He is author ofUrban Open Space, Village Homes,, Public Space, The California LandscapeGarden, and Community Open Space.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Meaning of Gardens
Verlag: The MIT Press
Erscheinungsdatum: 1992
Einband: Softcover
Zustand: Good