Ian Thompson
Landscape Architecture: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199681204
- author:
- Ian Thompson
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 152
- Dimensions:
- 17 x 0.8 x 11.2 cm
- Genre:
- Art, Architecture & Photography, Architecture, Techniques & Tools
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Landscape Architecture: A Very Short Introduction by Ian Thompson Landscape architecture plays a crucial role in shaping our surroundings, from business parks to historic city parks, and from infrastructure to gardens. This book explores the discipline's origins, misconceptions, and evolution, examining the influence of Modernism, the relationship between design and planning, and the impact of environmentalism. Thompson delves into the history of landscape architecture, tracing its roots in landscape gardening, and considers the debate about whether it is an art or a science. He also investigates contemporary environmentalism, community engagement, and the role of planning legislation in shaping the discipline. This introduction provides a concise and insightful overview of landscape architecture, making it an ideal starting point for those looking to understand the subject.
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