Arts and Crafts Gardens
YUE QIN
Tianfu College of SWUFE
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59429/pest.v6i3.7210
Keywords: Arts and Crafts Movement; Industrial Revolution; Design Characteristics; Modern Landscape Design; Red House; Munstead Wood
Abstract
The Arts and Crafts movement emerged during the 19th century Industrial Revolution, aiming to revive handcraftsmanship and pursue a simple lifestyle. Despite being considered unrealistic, its influence in fields such as architecture and gardening has been profound. This essay explores the historical background and design characteristics of Arts and Crafts gardens, showcasing their design elements and typical vocabulary through the analysis of iconic gardens like Red House and Munstead Wood. Arts and Crafts gardens exemplify the coexistence of humans and nature, featuring inspirations from nature, unity between buildings and gardens, functional and simple designs, and the use of local materials and traditional crafts. These principles have significantly influenced modern landscape design.
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