Moving heaven & earth : Capability Brown's gift of landscape
Shields, Steffie2016
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A world-famous 18th-century British figure, Lancelot 'Capability' Brown (1716-1783) is today considered the father of landscape architecture. 'Moving Heaven and Earth' reveals the driven polymath behind the famous nickname, exploring both Brown's artistic legacy and his pioneering work with water in the landscape. The book evaluates the rise of the English landscape garden in the context of his designs. It also provides a comprehensive guide for travelers, with an overview of the 250 sites throughout England and Wales attributed to or connected with Brown. Over 350 magnificent color photographs pin-point Brown's enduring views and surprisingly vibrant planting palette, showcasing his enduring significance.
Main title:
Moving heaven & earth : Capability Brown's gift of landscape / Steffie Shields.
Author:
Shields, Steffie, author
Imprint:
London : Unicorn, 2016.
Collation:
288 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 28 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781910787151 (hbk. :)
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
1691370
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