Elements of Visual Design in the Landscape

Bell, Simon

ISBN 10: 0419175903 / ISBN 13: 9780419175902

Edité par E & FN Spon, 1993

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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,800grams, ISBN:9780419175902.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: Elements of Visual Design in the Landscape
• Éditeur: E & FN Spon
• Date de parution: 1993
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0419175903
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780419175902
• Reliure: Couverture rigide
• État de l'article: Good
• Catalogues du vendeur:
  • Architecture

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Synopsis

What makes a visually appealing landscape? How can the design and use of a landscape be harmonized? These are just some of the questions tackled in this approach to landscape design, which translates a range of design principles to explain how landscapes are "put together" and how we perceive patterns in all types of landscape (urban, recreation, countryside, farm, forestry). The book is illustrated using both abstract and real examples taken from a wide range of international locations together with cross-referencing between related principles and case studies, demonstrating how principles can be applied to visually creative design and management. A unique feature of the book is the author's presentation of a vocabulary of visual design, structured in a logical sequence which makes the book accessible to non-designers who need to know about visual design in their work. There is also a glossary of terms which may be unfamiliar to those coming to design for the first time.

Présentation de l'éditeur

Public concern about the landscape, in particular its appearance, is increasing all the time. For those charged with managing, developing or conserving a wide range of landscapes it is a major task to take visual aspects into account.

Elements of Visual Design in the Landsacpe presents a vocabulary of visual design, structured in a logical and easy to follow sequence. It is profusely illustrated using both abstract and real examples taken from a wide range of international locations together with cross referencing between related principles and case studies demonstrating how the principles can be applied in practice.

The visual aspects of design have often been treated as 'cosmetic' and therefore not meriting attention or purely subjective and therefore open to personal preference. Few attempts have been made to explain how we see the landscape in any rational and structured way, and to demonstrate how visually creative design and management can be undertaken. This book aims to fill that gap.