Recovering Landscape: Essays in Contemporary Landscape Archite...

by James Corner

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Discover the compelling collection "Recovering Landscape," a thought-provoking anthology that explores the renewed interest in landscape architecture over the past decade. This resurgence signifies more than a simple return to traditional ideas; it embodies themes of renewal, invention, and transformation within the field. The book offers a diverse range of essays that delve into why landscape is gaining increased attention today and what innovative possibilities may arise from this renewed focus. The collection examines a variety of themes including reclamation, urbanism, infrastructure, geometry, representation, and temporality. These topics are discussed through recent developments not only in the United States but also across the Netherlands, France, India, and Southeast Asia. Such a broad geographic scope highlights the global nature of current landscape discourse and its evolving practices. Contributors to this insightful volume are all leading figures in landscape architecture. Their expertise includes notable names such as Alan Balfour, Denis Cosgrove, Georges Descombes, Christophe Girot, Steen Hoyer, David Leatherbarrow, Bart Lootsma, Sebastien Marot, Anuradha Mathur, Marc Treib, and Alex Wall. Their collective insights provide a comprehensive perspective on the field’s ongoing transformation and future directions. Brand: Princeton Architectural Press Product Type: ABIS_BOOK Genre: Landscape Art & Architecture Binding: Paperback Language: English Publication Date: 19

• Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
• Year: 1999
• Binding: Paperback
• ISBN: 1568981791
• Condition: Very Good

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