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A Genius For Place: American Landscapes Of The Country Place Era-used
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In This Beautifully Illustrated Survey, Robin Karson Traces The Development Of A Distinctly American Style Of Landscape Design Through An Analysis Of Seven Country Places Created By Some Of The Nations Most Talented Landscape Practitioners.In The Midnineteenth Century Frederick Law Olmsted, The Designer Of New Yorks Central Park, Developed An Approach To Landscape Design Based On The Principles Of The English Picturesque Which Also Emphasized A Specifically American Experience Of Nature And Scenery. After Olmsteds Retirement In 1897, These Precepts Continued To Ground A New Generation Of American Landscape Architects Through The Next Four Decades, A Period Known As The 'Country Place Era,' A Time Of Rapid Economic, Social, And Cultural Change.In The Early Twentieth Century, New Fortunes Made It Possible For Wealthy Americans To Commission Country Estates As A Means Of Aggrandizing Social Status. These Private Havens Also Offered Their Owners Respite From Crowded Cities And A Way To Preserve And Celebrate Places Of Distinctive Landscape Beauty. The Commissions Provided Burgeoning Numbers Of Landscape Architects With Opportunities To Experiment With Stylistic Influences Derived From Beauxarts, Arts And Crafts, And Even Asian Principles.The Chapters In This Book Trace A Progression In The Period From The Naturalistic Wild Gardens Of Warren Manning To The Mysterious 'Prairie Style' Landscapes Of Jens Jensen To The Protomodernist Gardens Of Fletcher Steele. Other Practitioners Cov Ered Are Charles Platt, Ellen Biddle Shipman, Beatrix Farrand, Marian Coffin, And Lockwood De Forest Jr. The Projects Profiled Follow A Broad Geographic Arc, From Stockbridge, Massachusetts, To Santa Barbara, California. All Seven Landscapes Are Now Open To Visitors.Analyzing These Designs In Context With One Another And Against The Backdrop Of The Professional And Cultural Currents That Shaped Larger Projectssuch As Parks, Campuses, And Planned Communitieskarson Creates A Rich And Comprehensive Picture Of The Artistic Achievements Of The Period. Striking Blackandwhite Images By Landscape Photographer Carol Betsch Illuminate The Transporting Spirit Of These Country Places Today, While Hundreds Of Drawings, Plans, And Historical Photographs Bring The Past To Life.Published In Association With Library Of American Landscape History: Http://Lalh.Org/
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the primary focus of 'A Genius for Place'? A: The book focuses on the development of a distinctly American style of landscape design during the country place era, highlighting seven significant country places and their designers.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'A Genius for Place' is Robin Karson, a noted historian of landscape architecture.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is published in hardcover binding, providing durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages are in 'A Genius for Place'? A: The book contains 456 pages, offering an in-depth exploration of American landscape design.
- Q: When was 'A Genius for Place' published? A: The book was published on November 21, 2007.
- Q: What notable landscapes are featured in the book? A: The book features landscapes from designers such as Frederick Law Olmsted, Jens Jensen, and Beatrix Farrand, among others.
- Q: Are the landscapes discussed in the book accessible to the public? A: Yes, all seven landscapes profiled in the book are open to visitors.
- Q: What kind of illustrations are included in the book? A: The book includes striking black-and-white images by landscape photographer Carol Betsch, along with historical photographs, drawings, and plans.
- Q: Is there any additional information available about the book? A: Yes, additional information can be found on the Library of American Landscape History website: http://lalh.org.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of social status, cultural change, and the evolving principles of landscape architecture in America.