Книга: The English Garden (Red Books)

Garden design in England was entirely reinvented during the eighteenth century. The strictly symmetrical gardens of the French Baroque were replaced by the artificial landscapes that soon became almost indistinguishable from natural scenery. This ideal image of nature continues to govern our notions of a beautiful landscape today. Hans von Trotha guides us through the history of the English garden to the most important, original, and beautiful park gardens in Britain. On the way, we learn how these gardens were born of the spirit of political opposition and the significance of imitation temples and ruins.