General Introduction to the Development of World Gardens: Illustrated History of World Gardens Heading Towards Nature

Author: Zhang Zugang
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2003-02-01
Features: This book briefly elaborates on the history of world landscape development from 3000 BC to 2000 AD, dividing it into six stages: Ancient Period (3000 BC–500 AD), Medieval Period (500–1400 AD), European Renaissance Period (approximately 1400–1650 AD), European Le N?tre Period (approximately 1650–1750 AD), Naturalistic Style Period (approximately 1750–1850 AD), and Modern Park Period (1850–2000 AD). It selects 100 case studies to illustrate the characteristics of each stage, as well as the connections between stages and future development trends. This book can serve as a teaching reference for urban, architectural, landscape, and other disciplines in higher education institutions, as well as for a broad readership.