How to tackle representation in landscape design Representation is a hot topic in landscape architecture. While computerization has been a catalyst for change across many fields in design; no other design field has experienced such drastic reinvention as has landscape architecture. As the world urbanizes rapidly and our relationship with nature changes; it is vitally important that landscape designers adopt innovative forms of representationmdash;whether digital; analog; or hybrid. In this book; author Diana Balmori explores notions of representation in the discipline at large and across time. She takes readers from landscape designs roots in seventeenth-century France and eighteenth-century England through to modern attempts at representation made by contemporary landscape artists. Addresses a central topic in the discipline of landscape architecture Features historic works and those by leading contemporary practitioners; such as Bernard Lassus; Richard Haag; Stig L Andersson; Lawrence Halprin; and Patricia Johanson Written by a renowned practitioner and educator Features 150 full-color images Drawing and Reinventing Landscape; AD Primer is an informative investigation of beauty in landscape design; offering inspiring creative perspectives for students and professionals.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Beautiful Art History SummaryBy PeterBeautiful book for first year college level Western Art History. Excellent easy to read explanations of the significance of a piece and its importance in the history and progression of art with many beautiful images. Just returned from Italy and we actually saw some of the famous art in this book - wanted to learn more. Used - not in perfect shape but the current edition is very $$$.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Bernard F. EliasGreat read great seller0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This is a great and informative book with tons of good informationBy Jeremy F.This is a great and informative book with tons of good information. I bought this for one of my classes and it definitely helped me out. I really enjoyed this book as it helped me learn the important aspects taught in my class. If this is a book that you need or want for learning you will not be disappointed. I definitely recommend this book.
