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  • Andrew Jackson Downing

    Essential Texts

    A collection of essential writings by the father of landscape architecture and the urban park movement in the United States.Andrew Jackson Downing (1815–1852), a much-sought-after designer, influential writer, and editor of The Horticulturist, was an internationally known shaper of opinion. Robert Twombly has selected thirty-three essays on Architecture and Building, Landscape Gardening, Parks and ... Read more

    $28.99 CAD

  • Victorian Cottage Residences

    Series series Dover Architecture
    Andrew Jackson Downing (1815-52), the first great American landscape gardener, was one of the earliest and most influential popularizers of something new on the American scene — the small, inexpensive detached house. Into a countryside dotted with log cabins and occasional Greek Revival mansions, he introduced the tasteful, efficient cottage residence in all its variations, including Gothic, ... Read more

    $17.99 CAD

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  • Some English Gardens - After Drawings by George S. Elgood - With Notes by Gertrude Jekyll

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    by D. H. Jacques ...
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    by W. Robinson ...
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    Exploring the Intricate Art of Glaze Decoration in Ceramics

    In "Pottery Decoration Under the Glaze," M. Louise McLaughlin presents an insightful exploration into the intricate world of ceramic art, specifically focusing on the nuances and techniques involved in underglaze decoration. With a blend of historical context and practical guidance, McLaughlin deftly navigates the evolution of pottery decoration, elucidating how contemporary practices are rooted ... Read more

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