Little Sparta

Little Sparta
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Publisher : Birlinn Publishers
Total Pages : 224
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ISBN-10 : 1780272944
ISBN-13 : 9781780272948
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Book Synopsis Little Sparta by : Jessie Sheeler

Download or read book Little Sparta written by Jessie Sheeler and published by Birlinn Publishers. This book was released on 2015 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ian Hamilton Finlay's garden in the Pentland Hills near Edinburgh is widely regarded as one of the most significant gardens in Britain. In addition to being a spectacular example of garden design, it also features almost 300 artworks by Finlay and others which form an integral part of the garden scheme. This new companion to Little Sparta tells the story of Ian Hamilton Finlay's extraordinary creation, exploring the underlying themes, and introducing and explaining the significance of the main elements and artworks in each part of the garden. Featuring new photography, as well as archive material, it also shows how the garden has matured and developed over the last 50 years.


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