Frederick Law Olmsted's theory on landscape design

Author

Beveridge, Charles E.

Document type

Article (journal)

Language

English

Source

Nineteenth century. 2000, Num. 2, Vol. 20, 32-37, 6 ill.

ISSN

0097-5184

Abstract (en)

Examines Frederick Law Olmsted's theories on landscape design, tracing their origins in experiences and influences from his youth. Notes especially his theoretical ideas about the unconscious effect of scenery on the viewer and his desire to create landscapes that would meet deep human psychological needs.

Subject (en)

• General history of art -- 1800-1945 -- Architecture -- Gardens -- United States
• Olmsted, Frederick Law, 1822-1903
• Landscape architecture
• Theory
• Unconscious
• Perception
• Spectators
• Psychology
• United States
• 1800-1900

Subject (fr)

• Histoire générale de l'art -- 1800-1945 -- Architecture -- Jardins -- États-Unis
• Olmsted, Frederick Law, 1822-1903
• Paysagisme
• Théorie
• Inconscient
• Perception
• Spectateurs
• Psychologie
• Etats-Unis
• 1800-1900

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier20030101-00096924

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