The Contemporary Garden by Victoria Clarke

The Contemporary Garden by Victoria Clarke

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A survey of 100 contemporary gardens, from the early 1920s to the present day.

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The Contemporary Garden by Victoria Clarke

This is an accessible and affordable overview of 100 contemporary gardens from the early 1920s onwards. It features all types of gardens, including conceptual spaces, water and roof gardens, and urban parks.

"Exceptionally priced and beautifully shot, an illustrated survey of 100 contemporary gardens from the early 1920s to now - an obvious labour of loveThe price alone should propel this exceptional book into the charts."—The Bookseller

"A new sourcebook of ideas that cannot fail to inspire lovers of garden design... While the gardens have all had their share of controversy and criticism, the book encourages us to understand the role they have had in influencing more mainstream design."—Homes & Gardens

Twenty-eight curators, critics, art historians, and artists contributed their expertise to create this art-lover's ideal museum. They come from such institutions as: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; the British Museum, London; the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; the J. Paul Getty Museum, Malibu; the University of California, Berkeley; La Trobe University, Melbourne; the School of African and Oriental Studies, University of London; and The Courtauld Institute of Art, London.
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ISBN 13 9780714849584
ISBN 10 0714849588
Title The Contemporary Garden
Author Victoria Clarke
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Phaidon Press Ltd
Year published 2009-03-17
Number of pages 112
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.