Van landschap naar tuin: Nederland als inspiratiebron voor het maken van tuinen
Noël Kingsbury, Maayke de Ridder
Noordboek & HL Books, 2021
€39,95
Gardens are often a response to the surrounding landscape, which they tame and idealize. Often it is a miniature version of the landscape that the garden designer sees around him. In this book, we look at the garden and landscape past of the Netherlands, highlight the work of contemporary garden designers, and show them how their work fits in with the local landscape.
We look at garden designs and their makers in relation to three different aspects: first of all, the Dutch cultural landscapes – the result of many centuries of human interaction with what the natural environment provided – then the artificial, very systematically organized, but always functional landscape forms, and finally the landscapes designed to be enjoyed and to provide living space for people. Extensive attention is paid to the major role of designers such as Jac. P. Thijsse, Mien Ruys and Piet Oudolf.
What is normal and even ordinary for us, is a surprising voyage of discovery for Noel Kingsbury, as a British garden designer and botanist. Despite the many similarities between the English and Dutch gardens, he knows in a special way what makes our country unique and how Dutch designers give a modern twist to garden design, a twist that you will not easily find abroad. The view of Kingsbury and the abundance of beautiful photos by Maayke de Ridder make this a purely Dutch book with international allure. IN DUTCH!
ISBN: 9789056157166
