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Water Garden G Plumptre

Water Garden By G Plumptre

Water Garden by G Plumptre


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Summary

An illustrated discussion of both grand and modest water gardens to be found throughout the world, including the Islamic masterpieces of Granada and Kashmir and the gardens of Kyoto in Japan. This book also includes a section on arrangements to suit modern gardens.

Water Garden Summary

Water Garden by G Plumptre

Throughout history, water has been a versatile and vital resource for the garden. It was the essential element in the earliest gardens of the and Near East. And today water provides settings and opportunities for an exciting combination of plants and architectural ornament. This volume, with specially commissioned photography by Hugh Palmer, illustrates and discusses both grand and modest water gardens to be found throughout the world, including the Islamic masterpieces of Granada and Kashmir and the gardens of Kyoto in Japan. In Europe and America all the principal schools of garden design - Mannerist, Classical and Landscape invite the reader to share their delights. The ingenuity of the Italian garden is captured in stunning views, as are the grand vistas of Versailles, English landscaping, the smaller-scale pleasures of stream and pond gardens, and the finest gardens and designs by Roberto Burle Marx. Details and close-ups are included throughout, as are examples of the variety of water features that have embellished gardens. A section on arrangements to suit modern gardens, and listings of major water gardens worldwide complete the book. The Water Garden is not only a work to stimulate the gardener but also a sumptuous tribute to a great tradition which unites some of the most lavish and beautiful garden schemes ever devised. George Plumptre is a writer, joumalist and garden specialist. His many works include Garden Ornament (Thames and Hudson, 1989). Hugh Palmer has contributed photographs to numerous books, including Garden Ornament, Trellis (1991) and The Formal Garden (1992), all from Thames and Hudson.

Water Garden Reviews

'A fine book, with photographs so vivid that the water can almost be heard' - The Times 'Combines the erudition of the author with the superb colour photography of Hugh Palmer' - The Sunday Telegraph 'A lavish account of the history of water gardening, packed with old drawings and contemporary photographs' - The Independent on Sunday

About G Plumptre

George Plumptre is a writer, journalist and garden specialist. His many works include Royal Gardens, The Collins Book of British Gardens and The Latest Country Gardens. Hugh Palmer is one of Britain's foremost photographers of architecture and gardens, and has contributed to numerous books, including Garden Ornament (1989). He is the author of The Most Beautiful Villages of Normandy (2002) and photographer for many other titles in this series.

Additional information

CIN0500282005G
9780500282007
0500282005
Water Garden by G Plumptre
Used - Good
Paperback
Thames & Hudson Ltd
20030324
208
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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