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

By: Reid, Grant W [author]
Language: English Publisher: New York : Van Nostrand Reinhold, c1993Description: x, 162 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 0442012470Subject(s): Landscape designDDC classification: 712.2 LOC classification: SB472.45 | .R44 1993
Contents:
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.
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Includes index

Includes bibliographical references (p. 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.

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