Capability Brown by Joan Clifford

Capability Brown by Joan Clifford

'Genius', 'master', 'pre-eminent' - these are the terms used by experts to describes Lancelot 'Capability' Brown, the eighteenth century landscape designer who wrought a garden revolution in England. A nation-wide reaction to the existing geometric gardens of the French school brought various experiments in change. On an enormous scsale Brown transformed the English countryside with the gentle serenity of his 'picturesque landscapes' and persuaded much of Europe, also, to imitate his parklands. It is said that the landscape garden has proved a unique English art form and Lancelot Brown an extraordinary exponent. The tale of the garen boy who rose to fame, riches and friendship of the king is remarkable in itself. And, in this conservation-conscious age, his emphasis on 'natural' gardens, his tree-planting and 'improvement' of well over a hundred properties must surely strike a sympathetic cord.

Joan Clifford is a full-time author with varied interests, specialising as a biographer. She is a past Chairman of the Society of Women Writers and Journalists and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.

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ISBN 13	9780852632741
ISBN 10	0852632746
Title	Capability Brown
Author	Joan Clifford
Series	Lifelines Series
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published	1974-05-30
Number of pages	48
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