The garden as a picture by Beatrix Farrand
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About this eBook
| Author | Farrand, Beatrix, 1872-1959 |
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| Illustrator | McCarter, Henry, 1864-1942 |
| Title | The garden as a picture |
| Original Publication | United States: Extract from Scribner's magazine, v. 42, no. 1, July, 1907.,1907. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 49.6 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Summary | "The Garden as a Picture" by Beatrix Farrand is a treatise on landscape gardening written during the early 20th century. This book explores the artistic elements of garden design, drawing parallels between gardening and painting, emphasizing the importance of light, color, and composition in creating a coherent and aesthetically pleasing outdoor space. In "The Garden as a Picture," Farrand discusses the intricate relationship between the gardener and the natural landscape, arguing that a successful garden transcends merely planting flowers; it is an art form that demands an understanding of the plants' characteristics and the surrounding environment. She explains the significance of elements such as light and shadow, gardens' layout, and how these factors contribute to a garden's overall impression. Through her insights, she encourages readers to appreciate the unique nuances of different landscapes and to recognize that creating a beautiful garden involves careful observation, planning, and artistic sensibility. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | SB: Agriculture: Plant culture |
| Subject | Landscape gardening |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 69479 |
| Release Date | Dec 5, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 48 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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