Brazilian Garden Designer
Washington landscape designer richard hartlage makes a pilgrimage to brazil to get a firsthand view of the gardens and public spaces designed by modernist landscape architect roberto burle marx.
Brazilian garden designer. Burle marx painted on canvas wove tapestries and crafted jewelry but he is inscribed in brazil s history as the country s most influential landscape designer. He was deftly able to transfer traditional artistic expressions such as graphic design tapestry and fo. While studying in art 1928 in germany burle marx became interested in the tropical.
Roberto burle marx born aug. Gardens of roberto burle marx. The brazilian landscape architect roberto burle marx 1909 1994 is.
The real creator of the modern garden we can learn more about the use of color by studying the designs of a famous brazilian landscape designer who was celebrated world wide for his talent in. He replaced european style formal gardens with his own country s lush tropical flora. Water gardens were a popular theme in his work.
His work had a great influence on tropical garden design in the 20th century. He was known as a modern nature artist and a public urban space designer. 4 1909 são paulo brazil died june 4 1994 near rio de janeiro brazilian landscape architect who created many outstanding gardens in association with important modern buildings.