Walpole, Horace
On Modern Gardening
- ISBN 13:
- 9781873429839
- author:
- Walpole, Horace
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Pallas Athene
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 64
- Dimensions:
- 115mm X 150mm
- Genre:
- Gardening
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
First published in 2004, this influential essay sets out Horace Walpole's vision for modern English gardens. A pioneering work that shaped the subject for two centuries, it remains a significant contribution to the history of garden design.
Walpole's views on gardening were deeply rooted in his own values, which emphasized progress and the superiority of English culture over its predecessors. He was particularly critical of Baroque styles, such as those found at Versailles, which he saw as symbols of absolutism and a disregard for nature.
This book provides valuable insights into Walpole's ideas on gardening and their enduring influence on the subject. It is an important work for anyone interested in garden history and design.
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