FAH101H1 Lecture Notes - Transcendental Philosophy, Dazzle Camouflage, Freshkills Park
Document Summary
North america deeply de ned by landscape in its mythologies and politics, characterized by a dichotomy of valorization/exploitation of the land. Beginning" as european colonies through which wealth was generated through abundant natural resources, the landscape of na is articulated as an economic engine and the common ground for development of community (consider valorization appearing in philosophy and art) 1970s reactions in design: phenomenological knowledge colours works of las (hague) a shift in ecology, systems ecology emphasizing the dynamic character of environments vs notion of ideal state; making visible the practice of maintenance. 1857: olmstead becomes superintendent of central park and wins competition for design with. 1861-63: civil war, olmstead becomes director of sanitary association (precursor to red cross); creates and develops international system of medical supply. Cole, view of the catskill, 1837: intended to depict landscape in shared patrimony, landscape as setting and narrative device with psychological, spiritual content.
