Experiencing Olmsted
The Enduring Legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted's North American Landscapes
$140.65
- Hardcover
344 pages
- Release Date
11 October 2022
Summary
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…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781643260365 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1643260367 |
| Author: | The Cultural Landscape Foundation, Arleyn Levee, Charles Birnbaum, Dena Tasse-Winter |
| Publisher: | Workman Publishing |
| Imprint: | Timber Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 344 |
| Release Date: | 11 October 2022 |
| Weight: | 1.42kg |
| Dimensions: | 262mm x 220mm x 24mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“Experiencing Olmsted, profusely illustrated and expertly annotated, allows us to admire the full range of Olmsted’s 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 Olmsted’s firm was…The result is a beautiful look at how some landmarks came to be.” –Publishers Weekly
About The Author
The Cultural Landscape Foundation
The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF), a non-profit established in 1998, 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.
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