Elements of Visual Design in the Landscape by S Bell (9780415325172)
Elements of Visual Design in the Landscape by S Bell (9780415325172)
Elements of Visual Design in the Landscape (Book)
S Bell Release Date: 01 Jun 2004 Format: Hardback Pages: 216 ISBN: 9780415325172 ISBN-10: 041532517X
What makes a visually appealing landscape? How can we define what is a good or bad design without falling into the trap of subjective judgements? How can the visual appearance and use of a landscape be harmonised? These are just some of the questions tackled in this refreshing approach to the subject. In Elements of Visual Design in the Landscape the author explains a range of design principles -- which show how landscapes are "put together" and how we perceive patterns in them -- using tangible, relevant examples covering all types of landscape (urban, recreation, countryside, farm, forestry etc.). The book is profusely illustrated using both abstract and real examples taken from a wide range of international locations, together with cross references between related principles and case studies, demonstrating how principles can be applied to visually creative design and management. A unique feature of this book is the author's presentation of a vocabulary of visual design, structured in a logical and easy to follow sequence, which makes the book highly accessible even to non-designers who increasingly need to know about visual design in their work. There is also a glossary for the
