Title
Taking Measures Across the American Landscape,Used
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Only in the past century have Americans been able to see their country from the air, to view its majestic natural and manmade topography and muse how it came to look the way it does. Landscape architect James Corner and aerial photographer Alex MacLean now present breathtaking photographs, exquisite mapdrawings, and thoughtful essays that record their flights across the continental United States and express their growing understanding of the way the American landscape has been forged by various cultures in the past and what the possibilities are for its future design.The book traces the influence on the American landscape of the Anasazi and the Hopi in the southwest, the French along the Mississippi, the British in the east, the pioneer Americans across the plains, and the technological society across much of modernday America. It investigates the ways in which landscape representationparticularly aerial visionnot only reflects a given reality but also constitutes a way of seeing and acting in the world. It discusses the many meanings of measurefrom practical (such as solar furnaces in California) to poetic (such as raised tablets in Illinois that once formed the structure of an ancient city). And it suggests alternative possibilities for planning and taking future measures in our environment, building upon examples that range from the rectilinear survey landscape to the great transportation networks and such technological innovations as windmill fields, pivotirrigation systems, and radiotelescope installations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Taking Measures Across the American Landscape'? A: The main theme of the book revolves around the exploration and understanding of the American landscape through aerial photography and essays. It delves into how various cultures have shaped the landscape and discusses future possibilities for environmental design.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by landscape architect James Corner and aerial photographer Alex MacLean.
- Q: What type of content can I expect in the book? A: The book features breathtaking photographs, exquisite map-drawings, and thoughtful essays that document flights across the continental United States, highlighting the cultural influences on the landscape.
- Q: How many pages does 'Taking Measures Across the American Landscape' have? A: The book contains 185 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Taking Measures Across the American Landscape' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 1996.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is categorized as 'Mint' condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under 'Plants & Animals'.
- Q: What topics does the book explore regarding the American landscape? A: The book explores the influence of different cultures on the American landscape, the representation of landscapes, and suggests alternative possibilities for future environmental planning.
- Q: Are there any specific cultural influences discussed in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses the influences of the Anasazi, Hopi, French, British, and pioneer Americans, among others, on the American landscape.