{"product_id":"the-architecture-of-trees-hardcover","title":"The Architecture of Trees - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCesare Leonardi\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eFranca Stagi\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Any landscape architect worth their soil should pick up \u003ci\u003eThe Architecture of Trees\u003c\/i\u003e, an all-encompassing atlas of all things tree-related.\"--\u003ci\u003eThe Architect's Newspaper\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn incredible book for anyone interested in trees, this botanical masterwork's new edition preserves the original magnificent illustrations and text, translated into English for the first time.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSelected as an \"Oprah's Favorite Things\" pick upon its release, \u003ci\u003eThe Architecture of Trees\u003c\/i\u003e is a gorgeous, large-format volume that features more than 550 exquisite quill-pen drawings of trees. The result of over twenty years of dedicated study by landscape architects Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi, this is a legendary and unsurpassed masterwork. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This new edition's features include: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Each of the 212 tree species drawn to a scale of 1:100, with and without foliage. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Tables of seasonal color variation and projections of shadows cast during the hours of daylight and season by season. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Detailed and scientific drawings found in no other tree book. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Considered a standard in many landscape architecture firms, this botany book's drawings, essays, and charts are essential for large-scale landscaping projects and a helpful tool for backyard renovations. Landscape designers will think in new ways about the effect of seasons and the time of day on trees, and anyone interested in nature and trees will be captivated by the hand-drawn illustrations, each stunning in detail. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e An oversized, captivating coffee table book for lovers of art and nature illustrations, \u003ci\u003eThe Architecture of Trees\u003c\/i\u003e \"could be considered \u003cb\u003ethe Bible for tree lovers\u003c\/b\u003e\" (\u003ci\u003eWestern Art \u0026amp; Architecture\u003c\/i\u003e). With its accurate drawings of trees and detailed looks at branches, leaves, and fruit, it also serves as a helpful tree identification book and a reference guide for landscape architecture, botany, dendrology, architecture, and illustration students.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1963, as an undergraduate at Florence University of the Arts, Cesare Leonardi (1935-2021) opened a design practice with Franca Stagi (1937-2008), a postgraduate at Milan Polytechnic. Together they designed the celebrated Nastro, Eco, and Dondolo chairs before turning to urban and landscape design, renovation, and redevelopment in Modena and its surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 424\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.7 x 15.2 x 10.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 26, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44812352127078,"sku":"9781616898069","price":163.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/WlJ1d2wyQkpWaU5XWmpMaFpRMnZrQT09.webp?v=1771714490","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/the-architecture-of-trees-hardcover","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}