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Gardens of Illusion - Maitland, Sara, and Matthews, Peter
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From extravagant Tudor topiary, to Renaissance fountains that squirted unsuspecting visitors, there is a long history of wit and humour in the garden. This book turns its back on the trend for "natural" gardens and suggests ways in which this tradition of wit and illusion can be applied to modern gardens. When should you use mirrors in the garden? What is the best way to create sound effects? How do you devise a mural or any number of visual tricks? Containing pictures of contemporary gardens and including a glossary of ...

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Gardens of Illusion 2000, Cassell, London, England

ISBN-13: 9780304354344

Hardcover