Humphry Repton (1752ndash;1818) ambitiously styled himself Capability Browns successor: the centurys next great improver of landed property. With his rare combinations of skills ndash; he was a talented topographical sketcher with an excellent knowledge of farming ndash; over thirty years Repton amassed an incredible four hundred commissions; ingratiating himself with the aristocracy and raising the status of his adopted profession. His famous Red Books; illustrated to help clients visualize the potential of their estates; also did their part to encourage the appreciation of landscape aesthetics. With colourful illustrations and detailed site investigations; this book traces Reptons landscape designs from Picturesque wildernesses like Blaise Castle to the progressive Gardenesque style of Wanstead House in Greater London. It is both a perfect visitors guide to the gardens and an introduction to the theory of Reptons work.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Essam Alzimaitiexcellent book with extremely well explained pathways.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. be careful not to be run over while staring at the great old buildingsBy renIf you have exhausted your tourist options in Firenze; this will fill at least a week of careful walking.The books is very well done but you really need to be interested as there is a lot of detail here.Also; be careful not to be run over while staring at the great old buildings.
