Brenda Colvin
Subtitle: a career in landscape
By: Trish Gibson
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
Published: 2011
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9780711231719
Subjects: Women gardeners; Gardeners; Landscape design; Biography; History
Description: Brenda Colvin ranks with Sylvia Crowe and Geoffrey Jellicoe as a pioneer of 20th-century landscape design in Britain. This account of her life and work demonstrates her importance. Colvin championed the profession of landscape architect as a founder member and president of the Landscape Institute.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 232-233) and index.