Gardens & landscapes in historic building conservation /

• Άλλοι συγγραφείς: Harney, Marion (επιμελήτρια.)
• Μορφή: Βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Chichester, West Sussex : Wiley Blackwell, 2014
• Σειρά: Historic building conservation
• Θέματα: Ιστορικοί κήποι > Συντήρηση και αποκατάσταση; Ιστορικά κτήρια > Συντήρηση και αποκατάσταση; Κήποι > Συντήρηση και αποκατάσταση

  "This comprehensive guide on historic garden and landscape conservation will help landscape professionals familiarise themselves with what the conservation of historic gardens, garden structures and designed landscapes encompasses. Gardens & Landscapes in Historic Building Conservation is an essential guide for everyone with an interest in the conservation of historic gardens and designed landscapes worldwide. The latest assessment of the origins, scope and impact of gardens and designed landscapes is vital reading. Covering history and theory, survey and assessment, conservation and management and the legislative framework the book considers all aspects of garden and landscape conservation and related issues. It explores the challenge of conserving these important sites and surviving physical remains and a conservation movement which must understand, protect and interpret those remains. Drawing on a wide range of sources, combining academic and professional perspectives, the book provides information and advice relevant to all involved in trying to preserve one of England's greatest cultural contributions and legacy for future generations to enjoy. With chapters by all the leading players in the field and illustrated by copious examples this gives essential guidance to the management and conservation of historic gardens and designed landscapes." |c Back cover. 

 History and theory. What is it about gardens that you want to conserve? / John Dixon Hunt -- Survey and assessment -- Conservation and management -- The legislative framework -- Conservation in action : case studies.