PLEASANT PLACE ISSUE 6: TOPIARY by Pleasant Place
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PLEASANT PLACE ISSUE 6: TOPIARY by Pleasant Place
Title | Pleasant Place, Issue 6: Topiary |
Author(s)/Editor(s) | Pleasant Place |
Publisher | Pleasant place |
Pages | 44 |
Dimensions | 180 x 240 mm |
Format | Pamphlet |
Year | 2024 |
Topiary is the practice of trimming and pruning trees and shrubs into clearly defined and fanciful shapes. As an art form, it is a type of living sculpture, and its practice in Europe dates from Roman times. Featured in this issue are a history of topiary and the changing views of nature by botanical philosopher Norbert Peeters; a conversation with Chris Crowder, head gardener of the celebrated topiary gardens at Levens Hall; the ancient Japanese tradition of ‘niwaki’, or sculpting trees; a glimpse of topiary’s future by artist Rustan Söderling; centrefold miniatures by Andrei Pacea, and more. ‘Pleasant Place’ is a growing collection of publications about the art of gardening.