
A sumptuously illustrated A-Z guide to 500 garden designers worldwide.midi formatPhaidon Editors
- A sumptuously illustrated survey of 500 garden designers worldwide, organized in A-Z order
- Presents an unrivalled range of gardens from the fountained oases of ancient Persia to the classical gardens of Europe and the contemporary sculptured landscapes of the US
- Each designer is represented by his or her finest garden, with accessible commentary placing the maker and garden in stylistic and historical context
- Sublime views represent each garden - the famous and public as well as those destroyed, mythical and private
- Includes an informative cross-referencing system linking designers who work in similar styles, movements or time periods
- Contains an essential glossary and directory of gardens around the world that are open to the public
- 445 colour illustrations, 55 black and white illustrations
ISBN: 978-0-7148-4489-3 EAN: 9780714844893 Počet stran 520 stran Datum vydání 26. 11. 2007 Vazba kniha, brožovaná vazba Jazyk anglický
