FAH355H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 0: Atmospheric Chemistry, Landscape Painting, Holocene Extinction
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Imperial landscape by w. j. t. mitchell landscape as a process where social and subjective identities are formed. Major shifts: read history of landscape on the basis of history of landscape painting. (history as a progressive movement) pg. 1: looking at landscape as symbols of religious, psychological or political characteristics. 1 landscape as an instrument of cultural power; independent of human intentions. 2 landscape is a dynamic medium in motion from one place or time to another. 2 some see landscape as a aesthetic object; the painted image" (pg. It"s a repr. of it) landscape as a visual medium connected to imperialism? (since it was used in palaces and showcased imperial power) pg. 10 landscape paintings were first described as backgrounds, etc; now seen as a escape from the cities into the peace of the countryside. 11 saw landscape as a sensual temptation (pg. 12) voyeuristic object that"s meant for the gaze. Landscape painting is a representation of a representation.
