Keywords In American Landscape Design

Author : Therese O'Malley
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780300101744
Total Pages : 724 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Keywords in American Landscape Design written by Therese O'Malley and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 724 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautifully illustrated historical dictionary of landscape design vocabulary used in North America from the 17th to the mid-19th century defines a selection of one hundred terms and concepts used in garden planning and landscape architecture. Ranging from alcove, arbor, and arch to veranda, wilderness, and wood, each term presents a wealth of documentation, textual sources, and imagery. The broad geographic scope of the texts reveals patterns of regional usage, while the chronological range provides evidence of changing design practice and landscape vocabulary over time. Drawing upon a wealth of newly compiled documentation and accompanied by more than 1,000 images, this dictionary forms the most complete published reference to date on the history of American garden design, and reveals landscape history as integral to the study of American cultural history.

Author : Charles A. Birnbaum
Publisher : Department of Interior National Park Reservation Assistance
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pioneers of American Landscape Design written by Charles A. Birnbaum and published by Department of Interior National Park Reservation Assistance. This book was released on 1993 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Robin S. Karson
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 552 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pioneers of American Landscape Design written by Robin S. Karson and published by McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An important look at 140 prominent landscape architects and their work, this title is full of new and archival photos. Each entry includes biographical information, a discussion of the architect's approach and methodology, and representative plans and photos of major projects. The book emphasizes vital issues in landscape preservation and ecologically sound design. 400 illus.

Author : Gordon Press Publishers
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780849058011
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pioneers of American Landscape Design written by Gordon Press Publishers and published by . This book was released on 1994-10 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Gordon Press Publishers
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780849074264
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pioneers of American Landscape Design written by Gordon Press Publishers and published by . This book was released on 1995-07 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Charles A. Birnbaum
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780160419744
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pioneers of American Landscape Design written by Charles A. Birnbaum and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Charles A. Birnbaum
Publisher : University of Virginia Press
ISBN 13 : 9780813923307
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Design with Culture written by Charles A. Birnbaum and published by University of Virginia Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Often viewed as nostalgic and inauthentic, the work of early preservationists has frequently been underrated by modern practitioners. Rather than considering early preservation within its historical context, many modern preservationists judge their predecessors' work by contemporary standards, ultimately negating their legacy. In Design with Culture: Claiming America's Landscape Heritage, Charles A. Birnbaum and Mary V. Hughes present an introduction along with eight essays by well-known landscape historians that effectively argue against this diminution. By revisiting planning studies, executed works, and critical writings from the years 1890-1950, these authors uncover the holistic stewardship ethic that drove pioneering landscape preservation advocates, revealing their goal to be the imaginative transformation, as much as the conservation, of material culture. The essays, which range from accounts of the professional contribution made by such figures as Charles Sprague Sargent and Frederick Law Olmsted to consideration of the roles played by women's clubs and New Deal government programs, portray the spirit and tenacity of the early preservationists. In their focus on the transformation of entities such as Mount Vernon and the White House, as well as the rural countryside along the Blue Ridge Parkway, early preservationists anticipated several key issues--such as tourism, ecological concerns, and vehicle access--that confront practitioners today. Birnbaum and Hughes illustrate not only the similarity of experience between early and modern landscape preservationists but also the immense impact that their decisions had and still have on our daily lives. For landscape architects, architects, planners, amateur and professional gardeners, conservationists, preservationists, and anyone with an interest in history, travel, and national parks, Design with Culture will prove an indispensable resource for understanding the history of landscape preservation. Contributors: Charles A. Birnbaum, Mary V. Hughes, Catherine Howett, Phyllis Andersen, Thomas E. Beaman Jr., Elizabeth Hope Cushing, David C. Streatfield, Cynthia Zaitzevsky, Ethan Carr, and Ian Firth

Author : Charles A. Birnbaum
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 518 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Shaping the American Landscape written by Charles A. Birnbaum and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A generous selection of illustrations, together with a list of surviving landscape sites accessible to the public, brings both the subjects and their art to life.

Author : Elizabeth Boults
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470289333
Total Pages : 279 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Illustrated History of Landscape Design written by Elizabeth Boults and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-02-08 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A visual journey through the history of landscape design For thousands of years, people have altered the meaning of space by reshaping nature. As an art form, these architectural landscape creations are stamped with societal imprints unique to their environment and place in time. Illustrated History of Landscape Design takes an optical sweep of the iconic landscapes constructed throughout the ages. Organized by century and geographic region, this highly visual reference uses hundreds of masterful pen-and-ink drawings to show how historical context and cultural connections can illuminate today's design possibilities. This guide includes: Storyboards, case studies, and visual narratives to portray spaces Plan, section, and elevation drawings of key spaces Summaries of design concepts, principles, and vocabularies Historic and contemporary works of art that illuminate a specific era Descriptions of how the landscape has been shaped over time in response to human need Directing both students and practitioners along a visually stimulating timeline, Illustrated History of Landscape Design is a valuable educational tool as well as an endless source ofinspiration.

Author : Charles A. Birnbaum
Publisher : Department of Interior Na Ces Heritage Preservation
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pioneers of American Landscape Design II written by Charles A. Birnbaum and published by Department of Interior Na Ces Heritage Preservation. This book was released on 1995 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: