Saturday, November 11, 2017

Topic #4 Landscape Additional quick research to accompany your reading of Eccentric Spaces

  • Ha-has (recessed walls)--where do you find these?
  • A Ha-Ha is a landscape design that creates a vertical barrier while preserving an uninterrupted view of the landscape. They can be found in estates and they are used to keep cattle and other animals out of the gardens so it gives the landscape an all natural look. A Ha-Ha can also be found at the Washington monument. It is used to reduce the view of security.

  • Parco del Mostri--Where, when, what's your favorite image?
  • Located in Viterbo in Lazio, Italy during the 16th century. Hannibal's Elephant.



  • Roman Forum--What function did it have? Where, when, what's your favorite image?
  • The Roman Forum is a political and civic center in Via della Salara Vecchia Roma, Italy.

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  • Boboli Garden--Where, when, what's your favorite image?
  • Located in at a park in Florence, Italy around the 16th century.

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  • Jardin du Luxembourg--Where, when, what's your favorite image?
  • Paris during the 1600s.

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  • Tivoli Garden (Italy)--Where, when, what's your favorite image?
  • Located in Tivoli, Italy. 16 century.

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  • Bernini's Four Rivers--Where, when, what's your favorite image?
  • Located at the Piazza Navona in Roma, Italy. Was made in 1651.

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  • Jean Dubuffet's Jardin d'Emaille--Where, when, what's your favorite image?
  • The garden of Kroller Mueller in the Netherlands. 1974.

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  • Stowe Garden--Where, when, what's your favorite image?
  • Located in Buckingham, England. 1711.
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  • Stourhead Garden--Where, when, what's your favorite image?
  • Wiltshire, England. 1719.
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  • Washington DC parks (any park space, structure, monument, or public artwork of your choice)--Where, when, what's your favorite image?
  • Located in Washington D.C.. 1954.
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  • Viscaya Museum--Why is this in Miami?  What is it named after? Who is responsible for it being built?  Where, when, what's your favorite image?
  • To commemorate a Spaniard who was believed to discover the land. Designed by Paul Chalfin  located in Miami, Florida. 1900-1920.

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  • Fairchild Tropical Garden--Why is this in Miami?  Who is it named after?  Where, when, what's your favorite image?
  • Dedicated to exploring, explaining and conserving the world of tropical plants. Named after David Fairchild. Coral Gables, Florida 1938.
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