Modern Garden Design: Innovation Since 1900

by Janet Waymark

Book Overview

Gardens in the 20th century reach back into the Victorian era and forward into the age of Land Art. This survey, from Europe to South America, and Japan to the US, takes in many familiar designers... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0500284210
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 2.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.8" x 0.8" x 7.3"

Customer Reviews

An essential key to unlocking trends and influences on garden paths

The elements of modern garden design technique actually begins in the Victorian era and continues to modern times around the world: Janet Waymark's collection reflects world trends and changes as it follows innovations post-1900, juxtaposing different approaches to landscape design. Changing theories, practices, and even urban design values are contrasted in chapters packed with color photo examples and history. College-level students with more than a casual interest in landscaping will find Modern Garden Design: Innovation Since 1900 an essential key to unlocking trends and influences on garden paths.