LONDON STATUES -LANDSCAPE GARDENERS
LONDON STATUES -LANDSCAPE GARDENERS Kew Gardens Landscape Gardening is an awkward category to pin down. It sits somewhere between architecture, engineering, horticulture and even social reform. In the end, I decided to give my three subjects their own post - please read on (it won't take long). Inigo Jones (1573–1652) Although best known as the architect who introduced classical Palladian design to Britain, Inigo Jones also played a crucial role in the early development of landscaped spaces. His work on garden design - particularly at royal palaces - helped shift English tastes away from medieval layouts towards more Italian-inspired creations. Jones designed the Queen’s House at Greenwich, one of Britain’s most influential buildings. He also designed elaborate stage sets for court masques. But he fell out of fashion after the Civil War and died in relative obscurity. Albert Memorial ...