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Capability Brown (1716-1783) ，英國"最偉大"的景觀大師、企業家。
University of Oxford
It is 300 years since the birth of Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown, who designed the gardens of some of England’s most beloved country houses. Dr Oliver Cox, Heritage Engagement Fellow at the University, tells us about ‘the man behind England’s green and pleasant land’.
Dr Cox, has co-curated an exhibition on 'Capability' Brown at the Bodleian Libraries' Weston Library which is open until September 4.
In this video, he explains how Oxford is celebrating the anniversary, and what we should know about ‘Capability’ Brown, and how he got his nickname. With thanks to Blenheim Palace & Capability Brown Festival 2016.
Capability Brown revolutionised gardening in Britain during the 18th century. Listen to this edition of #Membercast to learn more about his world, and the things that influenced his work.
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| Lancelot "Capability" Brown | |
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Capability Brown, by Nathaniel Dance, ca. 1773 (National Portrait Gallery)
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| Birth name | Lancelot Brown |
| Born | baptised 30 August 1716 Kirkharle, Northumberland |
| Died | 6 February 1783 London |
| Parents | William Brown and Ursula, nee Hall |
| Spouse | Bridget Wayet |
| Occupation | Gardener, Landscape Architect |
Lancelot Brown (born c. 1715–16, baptised 30 August 1716 – 6 February 1783),[1] more commonly known with the bynameCapability Brown, was an English landscape architect. He is remembered as "the last of the great English 18th century artists to be accorded his due", and "England's greatest gardener". He designed over 170 parks, many of which still endure. He was nicknamed "Capability" because he would tell his clients that their property had "capability" for improvement.[2]
His influence was so great that the contributions to the English garden made by his predecessors Charles Bridgeman and William Kent are often overlooked; even Kent's apologist Horace Walpole allowed that Kent had been followed by "a very able master".[3]
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