European Garden Design : From Classical Antiquity To The Present Day

Konemann, 2005. Edition Unstated. Hardcover. Good Condition/Good. Gardens are idyllic refuges where we can find tranquillity, recuperation and enjoyment. The cultural history of gardens is closely bound up with man's hopes and longings. According to most of the world's creation stories, the human race began in an en-closed garden with trees, blossoms, fruits and clear springs. This passion for shaping the abundance of nature runs throughout history from the legendary Hanging Gardens of Babylon to the rich tradition of European garden design.This book gives a complete picture of the development of the art of garden design and its most important periods and theories, along with numerous examples of representative gardens. Size: 250mm - 350mm. 496 pages. Remnants of old price label on front cover. Dust Jacket has some shelf-wear as well as some bumping to corners and extremities. Covers have some shelf-wear as well as some bumping to corners and extremities. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 2-3 kilos. Category: Gardening; Photography. ISBN: 3833119292. ISBN/EAN: 9783833119293. Inventory No: 51443. . 9783833119293