Description: Experiencing Olmsted by The Cultural Landscape Foundation, Arleyn Levee, Charles Birnbaum, Dena Tasse-Winter 2022 is the bicentennial of the birth of Frederick Law Olmsted. In celebration of this, Experiencing Olmsted highlights 200 of the iconic landscapes created by him and his successors, many of which are open to the public and beloved as major cultural sites. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 200 Iconic Landscapes That Define North America Frederick Law Olmsted is the father of American landscape architecture. His firm, and the successor firms that sprung from it, worked through the nineteenth and twentieth centuries to shape some of our most beloved green spaces, including national, state, and city parks, suburban neighborhoods, and academic campuses. He is most famous for creating New York s Central and Prospect Parks, Stanford University s campus, and the Capitol Grounds. What is less known and surprising about his legacy is that he worked widely across North America. By highlighting 200 iconic landscapes, many of which are still open to the public today, Experiencing Olmsted brings a fresh approach to the firms work and philosophy. It highlights not only grand city parks, but also other public venues born out of a desire for social equity. Olmsted was an early voice for parks as democratic spaces that could be reached on foot by a large percentage of any city s populace. He viewed parks as restorative places what he termed the lungs of a city. Brimming with contemporary and archival photography as well as original drawings and plans, this truly remarkable record brings these places to vivid life. Author Biography A non-profit established in 1998, The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF) connects people to places. TCLF educates and engages the public to make our shared landscape heritage more visible, identify its value, and empower its stewards. Review "Experiencing Olmsted, profusely illustrated and expertly annotated, allows us to admire the full range of Olmsteds vision. This exceedingly beautiful volume makes us newly grateful that Olmsted persisted." --The Wall Street Journal "Abundant photographs, both vintage and contemporary, come alongside fascinating blueprints, drawings, and maps. The authors make a strong case for just how influential Olmsteds firm was...The result is a beautiful look at how some landmarks came to be." --Publishers Weekly Review Quote "Experiencing Olmsted, profusely illustrated and expertly annotated, allows us to admire the full range of Olmsteds vision. This exceedingly beautiful volume makes us newly grateful that Olmsted persisted." -- The Wall Street Journal "Abundant photographs, both vintage and contemporary, come alongside fascinating blueprints, drawings, and maps. The authors make a strong case for just how influential Olmsteds firm was...The result is a beautiful look at how some landmarks came to be." -- Publishers Weekly Details ISBN1643260367 Short Title The Olmsted Legacy Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 1643260367 ISBN-13 9781643260365 Format Hardcover Author Dena Tasse-Winter Imprint Timber Press Place of Publication Portland, OR Country of Publication United States Pages 344 Publication Date 2022-10-11 US Release Date 2022-10-11 UK Release Date 2022-10-11 Publisher Workman Publishing Subtitle The Enduring Legacy of Frederick Law Olmsteds North American Landscapes DEWEY 712.0973 Illustrations 400 color photos Audience General AU Release Date 2022-10-10 NZ Release Date 2022-10-10 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:151546620;
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