ISBN: 9780259933465 - essays on the picturesque, as compared with the sublime and the beautiful; and, on the use of studying pictures, for the purpose of improving real landscape, vol. 2 (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the aesthetics of the Picturesque, analyzing its characteristics and the ways in which it can be applied in garden design. The author compares the Picturesque to the Sublime and Beautiful, arguing that it is a distinct category with its own unique qualities and attractions, and traces its development in art and architecture. The book offers practical advice on how to create picturesque effects in gardens, including the use of natural and artificial elements and structures. The author also discusses the importance of connecting the garden to the surrounding landscape, and the role of buildings in enhancing the picturesque. Overall, this book provides a comprehensive examination of the Picturesque, its history, and its applications in garden design and landscape architecture. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…