[audiobook] Capability Brown: and His Landscape Gardens by Sarah Rutherford in Arts-Photography

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Good entry level overview of Browns work.By Fernando L. RasAmple coverage of Brown work. Includes less well known gardes as well as his architectural practice.All in all a good entry level book on Capability Brown.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very happy with purchaseBy CustomerArrived on time and in good shape10 of 11 people found the following review helpful. "A property with promising capabilities"By Phillip O.This year is the 300th anniversary of the birth of Capability Lancelot Brown (1716-83) . one of the most influential landscape designers of the mid-Eighteenth century. Brown (who was nicknamed "Capability" because of his oft-repeated phrase to clients that their properties "had promising capabilities") . designed landscapes for some of Englandrsquo;s wealthiest and most powerful citizens. Brown ignored the prevailing French and Dutch influenced formality of gardens adorned with parterres and topiaries and instead characterized his work with vast sweeping lawns with clumps of trees as focal points. He also incorporated large bodies of water (ponds. streams. etc.). This book gives an overview of Brownrsquo;s life and career. his business practices. clients and competitors. It is generously illustrated and nicely designed. A most enjoyable book!