A Genius For Place: American Landscapes of the Country Place Era
In this lavishly illustrated volume, Robin Karson explores the development of a distinctly American style of landscape design. Analyzing seven country places created by some of the most imaginative landscape practitioners of the era in the context of professional and cultural currents, Karson draws a richly comprehensive picture of the artistic achievements of the period. Striking contemporary black-and-white photographs by Carol Betsch and hundreds of drawings, plans, and period photographs further illuminate their histories.
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A Genius For Place: American Landscapes of the Country Place Era
In this lavishly illustrated volume, Robin Karson explores the development of a distinctly American style of landscape design. Analyzing seven country places created by some of the most imaginative landscape practitioners of the era in the context of professional and cultural currents, Karson draws a richly comprehensive picture of the artistic achievements of the period. Striking contemporary black-and-white photographs by Carol Betsch and hundreds of drawings, plans, and period photographs further illuminate their histories.
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781952620218 |
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Publisher: | Library Of American Landscape History |
Publication date: | 01/01/2013 |
Pages: | 456 |
Product dimensions: | 9.95(w) x 11.80(h) x 1.19(d) |
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