Prints and the Landscape Garden

Prints played a significant role in the development of the landscape garden in 18th- and early 19th-century Britain, influencing taste and spreading ideas. They could lead to propaganda or the creation of an image, but artists could use techniques to create the illusion of actuality. Prints convey the atmosphere of a garden and the perception and idealization of it, and the book discusses techniques of producing prints, marketing, categories of prints, and studies of the greatest engravers and select gardens.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 10 January 2024
Publisher: John Hudson Publishing

This captivating book delves into the intricate world of prints, exploring their profound impact on the development of the landscape garden in 18th- and early 19th-century Britain. As a vital component of the expanding machinery of mass communication, prints wielded immense power, influencing taste and disseminating ideas on a grand scale. This influence extended to propaganda, shaping perceptions and creating desirable images for property owners. However, the pursuit of reality often led to compromises, as artists employed various techniques to create the illusion of actuality. Prints, even if not entirely representational, possessed the ability to reveal much about fashions and attitudes towards the landscape garden. At their finest, they captured the essence of a garden's atmosphere, as well as the perception and potential idealization of it.

The book breaks new ground by examining various aspects of print production, marketing, categories, and the studies of renowned engravers. It also showcases a selection of gardens that prints particularly illuminate, providing a comprehensive and captivating exploration of the subject. Changes can be observed not only in the advancements in print-making but also in the evolution of the landscape garden itself.

To enhance the reader's experience, the book is accompanied by an impressive collection of 220 prints from the period, each carefully selected to illustrate the text and bring all aspects of the subject to life. This comprehensive approach ensures that readers gain a deep understanding and appreciation of the intricate relationship between prints and the landscape garden in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Weight: 1378g
Dimension: 226 x 285 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781739822965