Main entry:

Reid, Grant W.

Title & Author:

From concept to form in landscape design / Grant W. Reid.

Publication:

New York : Van Nostrand Reinhold, ©1993.

Description:

x, 162 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (page 160) and index.
1. The Concept -- General Philosophical Concepts -- Specific Functional Concepts -- 2. Form Development -- Basic Elements of Design -- Geometric Form -- 1. The 90[degree] Rectangular Theme -- 2. Angular Themes -- 3. Circular Themes -- Naturalistic Form -- 1. The Meander -- 2. The Free Ellipse and Scallops -- 3. The Free Spiral -- 4. The Irregular Polygon -- 5. The Organic Edge -- 6. Clustering and Fragmentation -- Integration of Form -- 3. Principles of Organization -- Unity -- Harmony -- Interest -- Simplicity -- Emphasis -- dominance -- Balance -- Scale and proportion -- Sequence -- 4. Case Studies -- 5. Beyond the Rules: Anomalous and Provocative Design -- Acute Angle Forms -- Counter Forms -- Deconstruction -- Social and Political Landscapes -- Eccentric Landscapes -- Landscapes of Distortion and Illusion. Appendix: Guide Patterns and Geometric Construction Methods.

Resources:
Table of contents

ISBN:

0442012470
9780442012472
0471285099
9780471285090

Subject:

Landscape design.
Aménagement paysager Industrie.
Aménagement paysager.
21.74 landscape architecture and garden design.
Gestaltungslehre
Landschaftsgestaltung
Tuinarchitectuur.
Landschapsarchitectuur.
Arquitetura paisagística.
kunst
arts
land
landschap
landscape
landschapsbouw
landscaping
ruimtelijke ordening
physical planning
Landscape Architecture (General)
Landschapsarchitectuur (algemeen)

Holdings:

Location: Library main 116859
Call No.: ID SB472.45.R4; ID:95-B1238
Status: Available