FAH101H1 Lecture Notes - Tral, The Short North, New York Post
Document Summary
Review of watkins and oltsted worked for mining company in california, sides of hills blasted away. Both involved in mapping and monumentalization of yosemite. Olmsted restorative power of landscape, report on preservation of landscape,e guarantee of access for foreigners and americans, symbol of nation. O. key figure in design of experience of niagara falls. Sublime landscapes which inspire awe and terror and sense of great beauty can"t be made by people but can be interpreted by people. Plan which shaped the perception of visitors. River and falls merge, natural process over 12 000 years at which time under ice carved out falls. Painting by frederick church 1857 of niagara , famous landscape circulated among intelligence in north america and east coast cities, very popular tourist destination, also painted by other artists. Niagara was not a remote place in mid 19th century, close to toronto, buffalo, new york city, other cities of eastern sea born.
