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The garden as a picture

By Beatrix Farrand
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An extended essay compares garden design to painting and argues that designers must understand plants as a palette, consider light, shade, climate, soil, and national character, and accommodate living-material unpredictability and clients' wishes. It discusses composition principles—color, line, perspective, and texture—and contrasts static art's controlled limitations with the gardener's need to work in real light and changing seasons. It also examines historical influences, travel and photography's effects on imitation, and practical tensions between ideal plans and plant behavior.

About the Author

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Beatrix Farrand

Beatrix Farrand was an influential American landscape architect known for her innovative designs and contributions to garden aesthetics. She is particularly recognized for her work at the prestigious Dumbarton Oaks estate in Washington, D.C., where she skillfully integrated natural landscapes with architectural elements. Farrand's book, "The Garden as a Picture," reflects her philosophy of viewing gardens as living works of art, emphasizing the importance of composition and visual harmony. Her legacy continues to inspire landscape architects and garden enthusiasts alike, showcasing her profound impact on American horticulture.

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