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Bawa: The Sri Lanka Gardens
David Robson
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Description for Bawa: The Sri Lanka Gardens
Paperback. Tells a story of two brothers, Geoffrey and Bevis, and their exquisite gardens, Brief and Lunuganga, set in the lush tropical landscape of Sri Lanka. This book begins with a largely photographic overview of the country's natural features, showing the varied palette of landscapes that inspired Bawa's sensitive treatment of architecture. Num Pages: 176 pages, 303 illustrations, 235 in colour. BIC Classification: 1FKS; AJC; AMV; WMQL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 271 x 242 x 18. Weight in Grams: 958.
This is a story of two brothers, Geoffrey and Bevis, and their exquisite gardens, Brief and Lunuganga, set in the lush tropical landscape of Sri Lanka. It begins with a largely photographic overview of the country's natural features, showing the varied palette of landscapes that inspired Bawa's sensitive treatment of architecture. At the very heart of the book is an intimate portrait of two gloriously detailed gardens and the personalities that brought them into being. But it is also a story about the nature and landscape of an island of exceptional beauty. As such, the book has something to offer ... Read more
This is a story of two brothers, Geoffrey and Bevis, and their exquisite gardens, Brief and Lunuganga, set in the lush tropical landscape of Sri Lanka. It begins with a largely photographic overview of the country's natural features, showing the varied palette of landscapes that inspired Bawa's sensitive treatment of architecture. At the very heart of the book is an intimate portrait of two gloriously detailed gardens and the personalities that brought them into being. But it is also a story about the nature and landscape of an island of exceptional beauty. As such, the book has something to offer ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780500292921
SKU
V9780500292921
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-2
About David Robson
David Robson is an architect, professor, and author. Dominic Sansoni is a photographer and has contributed to many books.
Reviews for Bawa: The Sri Lanka Gardens
' Bawa is not just a horticultural record of two gardens, it is also a delightful gossipy biography set against the wonders of Sri Lanka' - Reckless Gardener