Nature Inside

Plants and Flowers in the Modern Interior

Nature Inside
Penny Sparke
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Hardback
h254 x 191mm - 224pg
2 Feb 2021 US
International import eta 10-30 days
9780300244021
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From ferns in 19th-century British parlors to contemporary "living walls" in commercial spaces, plants and flowers have long been incorporated into the design of public and private spaces. Spanning two centuries, Nature Inside explores the history and popularity of indoor plants, revealing the close relationship between architecture, interior design, and nature. Studying the international modern interior through the lens of plants in the human environment, author Penny Sparke attributes a degree of the interest in indoor plants to urbanization, and, more recently, the climate crisis, which serve as ongoing reminders that people must maintain a connection to, and respect for, the natural world. While architectural and interior design styles have evolved alongside the popularity of various plant species, the human need to bring nature indoors has remained constant.
"Highly accessible and a thoroughly good read"-Katie Dutton, Gardens Illustrated "At the heart of this beautifully produced and scholarly book is the exploration of our long, and often complex, relationship with indoor plants, from exotic specimens extravagantly displayed in specially commissioned buildings, to the tasteful touches of greenery adding background texture to domestic decor. I found it completely fascinating. "-Monty Don, author of American Gardens
Penny Sparke is professor of design history and director of the Modern Interiors Research Centre at Kingston University, London.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9780300244021
Published: 2 Feb 2021
Published In: United States
Imprint: Yale University Press
Publisher: Yale University Press
Format: Hardback
Height: 254mm
Width: 191mm
Spine: 15mm
Weight: 666g
Pages: 224

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