English Landscape Garden: A survey

The English Landscape Garden was a widespread phenomenon in the 18th century, resulting from considerable contrivance, effort, and design skill. It took many forms and survived in modified form, and can be visited and appreciated. This book provides background, motivation, chronology, writers, and theorists, and considers the range of forms it took. It is a companion to Historic England's The English Landscape Garden in Europe.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 132 pages
Publication date: 15 April 2019
Publisher: Historic England

The English Landscape Garden, a phenomenon that flourished in the 18th century, left an indelible mark on England that can still be observed today, despite the significant changes that have taken place over the years. Despite its apparent naturalness, the English Landscape Garden was meticulously crafted, requiring considerable effort, skill, and design expertise. It was a testament to the art of concealing art, where nature was skillfully arranged and showcased to its utmost advantage.

The English Landscape Garden took on diverse forms, each unique and remarkable in its own way. Many of these gardens survive, albeit in modified versions, and can be visited and appreciated. The book aims to provide a comprehensive background and motivation for creating these gardens, summarizing their development chronology, charting the significant writers and theorists, and exploring the wide range of forms they took.

The story of the landscape garden is intricate, multi-layered, and constantly evolving, reflecting the changing emphasis and perspectives of its creators. This book seeks to uncover the richness and significance that lie behind this meaningful part of the environment, serving as a companion to the previously published volume by Historic England, "The English Landscape Garden in Europe."

Weight: 400g
Dimension: 242 x 190 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781848023772