The Impressionist Garden

by Derek Fell

Overview

This book explores the links between the paintings and gardens of the Impressionists and their influence on gardens today, using 20 black and white archive photographs and the paintings of Monet, Renoir and Pissarro. Twenty colour planting plans show how to adapt their ideas for gardens.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780711211483
Publisher:	Lincoln, Frances Limited
Publication date:	02/01/2003
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	8.93(w) x 10.18(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Derek Fell is the author of several books on artists' gardens, including Monet's, Van Gogh's and Renoir's, as well as many gardening books.James Van Sweden is America's leading garden designer and landscape architect based in Washington D.C. His revolutionary garden designs often combine dramatic informal plantings with the practical beauty of architectural 'bones' that anchor his gardens to the ground. He is a Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects and the recipient of many distinguished awards. His work is published widely in gardening books and periodicals and he is a frequent guest on television and radio shows.