Representing Landscape Architecture offers a broad investigation of how the designed landscape is and has been represented: for design study; for criticism and even for its realization. It has been said that we can only realize what we can imagine. But in order to realize we must convey ideas to others as well as to ourselves. Representation is by no means neutral and the process of communication; the process by which the imagination takes its first form; itself necessarily limits the range of our design possibilities. Computers further remove from cognitive processes and raise new questions about methods and limits. Written by a team of renowned practitioners and academics; this book is the best available reference to date on the many dimensions of landscape representation.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Build Your Library!By Gordon A. GoedeAnything by Charles Marowitz should be included in personal library of a theatre professional. Why his writings are not mandatory as texts in courses is beyond me. I review; at least once a year; each of his books just to keep me on track to doing the best work I can. In every paragraph in every book; there is something of great value to think about; ponder if you will. The man has an amazing mind that never ceases to challeng and illumine. Gordon Goede (gordongoede@aol.com) And you can quote me!3 of 5 people found the following review helpful. A "Must Read" for actors and directors! Five stars ARENT ENOUGH!By Patrick MccrayUm; as someone who was a student of Richard Hornbys when THE END OF ACTING came out; I feel that the other critic is creating a false dilemma. Why not buy both books; since each has a slightly different area of emphasis? They work very well together. Marowitz gets organic when Hornby stays very academic; and both are passionate; thoughtful; stimulating reads. I employ ideas from each when I direct; and the results have never let me down. This is one of the four books on acting that I revisit the most. Along with AN ACTOR PREPARES; Mamets TRUE AND FALSE; and Madd Harolds THE ACTORS GUIDE TO PERFORMING SHAKESPEARE (aka; "Barton for Dummies"); Marowitz has the written book I come to the most for common sense and bold ideas. It is illuminating; inspiring; and practical. I knew an actor who was one of the best Ive seen; but was; by-and-large; untrained. In fact; he had quickly learned the obvious -- 95% of actor training was tedious and pretentious. The first book he found that really invigorated him was TRUE AND FALSE. The next summer; he read this one and really took to it. It was the "next; logical step;" and it moved him in the right direction. I can see how. Is it a little sloppy? Yes. But thats a minor cavil. This book is just great. And if you havent read Marowitzs other plays and books; youre in for a real treat!5 of 9 people found the following review helpful. A Muddled EffortBy A CustomerIf you can look past the poor design and layout; the careless editing and abysmal proofreading; and the overall cheap quality of the book (including fuzzy and irrelevant photos); there is at least a little food for thought here. For a critic who is normally so concise and clear in his theatre reviews; Marowitz proves to be a rambling and unfocused sort in a longer forum. He has some interesting ideas; but they tend to get lost in the muddled and inconsistent style. Probably a must-buy for the diehard theatre enthusiast who wants to stay informed; but a much better overall treatment of the topic can be found in Richard Hornbys "The End of Acting".
