The Language of Landscape by Anne Whiston Spirn

The Language of Landscape by Anne Whiston Spirn

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This study suggests that the language of landscape exists with its own syntax, grammar, and metaphors, and that we imperil ourselves by failing to learn and speak this language. Spirn examines urban, rural, and natural landscapes, and discusses the thought of renowned landscape authors.

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The Language of Landscape by Anne Whiston Spirn

This study suggests that the language of landscape exists with its own syntax, grammar, and metaphors, and that we imperil ourselves by failing to learn and speak this language. Spirn examines urban, rural, and natural landscapes, and discusses the thought of renowned landscape authors.
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ISBN 13 9780300077452
ISBN 10 0300077459
Title The Language of Landscape
Author Anne Whiston Spirn
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Publisher Yale University Press
Year published 1998-12-11
Number of pages 334
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