Stowe is one of the most representative .English landscape gardens in 18th century. The purpose of this paper is to make it clear how this garden was developed. In respect of the exploited sites, the process of development can be divided into 8 periods. The following were made clear: so far as composition of the plan is concerned, there are phases of axis, expanse, circular paths, and irregularity. So far as composition of scenery is concerned, there are phases of vista, panorama, seen and hidden, representation of ideal landscape, naturalization, and use of surrounding landscape.
