Landscape Design Art · Plant Section

Author: Gu Xiaoling
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: The author of this book has accumulated over a decade of experience in studying and working in Japan. From an artistic perspective, it systematically discusses the theory and practice of landscape design. The book is divided into two volumes, "Design Volume" and "Plant Volume." The "Design Volume" focuses on the integration of art and science in landscape creation, scientifically elucidating the aesthetic principles of landscape design. It employs an analytical and deconstructive approach to explain the entire process of landscape design, comprehensively introducing the aesthetic forms and design methods of landscape design from various angles. The book is rich in colorful materials on landscape design, with illustrations and text complementing each other. Among them, the painting section is particularly valuable in today's trend of emphasizing computer-aided design while neglecting hand-drawn works. The "Plant Volume" primarily introduces approximately 400 common plants, providing detailed descriptions of their characteristics for each plant, including full-body and close-up illustrations. This facilitates designers and professionals in related fields to identify and utilize plants, making it a reference book for landscape designers. This book is suitable for students and faculty in higher education institutions majoring in architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, environmental design, and other related fields, as well as professionals engaged in landscape design.