The Vernacular Garden

The Vernacular Garden
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Publisher : Dumbarton Oaks
Total Pages : 186
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ISBN-10 : 0884022013
ISBN-13 : 9780884022015
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Book Synopsis The Vernacular Garden by : John Dixon Hunt

Download or read book The Vernacular Garden written by John Dixon Hunt and published by Dumbarton Oaks. This book was released on 1993 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Much has been written on the traditions of elite gardens but little attention has been directed to the gardens of more humble and popular cultures that reflect regional, localized, ethnic, personal, or folk creations. These articles reflect growing interest in a range of cultural artifacts that demonstrate how culture influences surroundings.


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