EMC: Abstract: Landscape Architecture of Roberto Burle Marx, The*

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Landscape Architecture of Roberto Burle Marx, The*

• 1989 ----- color ----- 57 min ----- vhs
• Presents the work and ideas of the great Brazilian design visionary, Roberto Burle Marx. In Brazil his striking design imagery and use of indigenous plant materials revolutionized the treatment of urban open space. The humanist values and artistic aspirations of Burle Marx and his associate, Haruyoshi Ono, are explained. Explores a diverse selection of 11 projects including Copacabana Promenade, IBM, Itarmarity Palace, the Monteiro Residence and Burle Marx's own home, the site of his most daring design experiments and some of his most perfectily realized work. (Restricted to use by institutions of Higher Education in Washington state only)
• Topics: (Landscape Architecture, Latin America, Urban Planning/Restoration)

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