《The English Garden》是2008年Phaidon出版社出版的一本圖書，作者是Editors of Phaidon Press。
基本介紹
- 中文名：The English Garden
- 作者：Editors of Phaidon Press
- 出版社：Phaidon
- 出版時間：2008年10月22日
- ISBN：9780714848921
內容簡介
An accessible and affordable overview of 100 iconic and influential English gardens from the sixteenth century to the present day
Covers the whole of English garden history, from the formal gardens of the Renaissance and the pastoral idylls of the English Landscape tradition to the herbaceous Arts and Crafts garden of the 20th century and today’s contemporary designs
Features historical gardens and national favourites such as Hampton Court Palace and Capability Brown’s Blenheim Palace, alongside lesser known examples like Gertrude Jekyll’s Munstead Wood and Derek Jarman’s Prospect Cottage
Features all types of garden, including formal gardens, parterres, cottage gardens, botanical gardens, parks, biomes and urban gardens, among others
Arranged in chronological order, each entry consists of a full-page image and accompanying text describing the garden, its designer, patron or maker and historical context
Includes a glossary of terms and movements and a directory of gardens open to the public
An easy-to-use guide for garden designers and enthusiasts alike.
