Description
Topiary, the art of creating sculpture in clipped plants, originated with the Romans and experienced periods of popularity during the Renaissance and Jacobean eras. However, as the fervour for 'natural' landscapes swept through Europe in the eighteenth century, fashion mocked the few gardeners who continued to clip, and in 1890, William Robinson claimed that 'a man with shears in his hands is doing fool's work'. But as 'ye old Englishe garden' found favour again, so the chess pieces, crowns and artful peacocks broke cover. Today, topiary has seen a revival, and amateurs in the art can purchase 'preformed' rabbits and deer to graze suburban lawns.
An illustrated history of artistic hedge clipping, from Roman times to the present day.
About the Author
Twigs Way is a garden historian who specialises in social and political aspects of gardens and landscapes. Her other books include 'Virgins, Weeders and Queens: A History of Women in the Garden', 'Crocodiles in the Fernery: An A-Z of Animals in the Garden' and, for Shire, 'Allotments' and 'Garden Gnomes'. Twigs lives in Cambridge.
Book Information
ISBN 9780747807612
Author Twigs Way
Format Paperback
Page Count 64
Imprint Shire Publications
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 172g
Dimensions(mm) 210mm * 149mm * 5mm
An illustrated history of artistic hedge clipping, from Roman times to the present day.
About the Author
Twigs Way is a garden historian who specialises in social and political aspects of gardens and landscapes. Her other books include 'Virgins, Weeders and Queens: A History of Women in the Garden', 'Crocodiles in the Fernery: An A-Z of Animals in the Garden' and, for Shire, 'Allotments' and 'Garden Gnomes'. Twigs lives in Cambridge.
Book Information
ISBN 9780747807612
Author Twigs Way
Format Paperback
Page Count 64
Imprint Shire Publications
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 172g
Dimensions(mm) 210mm * 149mm * 5mm
