History and Theory of Landscape Architecture Flashcards
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Who designed Dumbarton Oaks garden in Washington D.C., a landmark of American formal garden design?
Answer: Beatrix Farrand
Beatrix Farrand designed the gardens of Dumbarton Oaks starting in 1921, blending formal terraced structure with naturalistic planting in a celebrated synthesis.
The 'Vaux-le-Vicomte' estate in France is an example of which landscape design style?
Answer: French Baroque Formal
Vaux-le-Vicomte, designed by André Le Nôtre in 1661, exemplifies the French Baroque formal garden with strong central axis, parterres, and forced perspective.
In landscape architectural theory, what does 'genius loci' mean?
Answer: The spirit or character of a place
Genius loci is a Latin concept meaning the 'spirit of place' — the distinctive atmospheric and character qualities that make a specific location unique.
Which US landscape architect is best known for designing the Gateway Arch grounds in St. Louis and other Modernist public spaces?
Answer: Dan Kiley
Dan Kiley designed the landscape surrounding Eero Saarinen's Gateway Arch in St. Louis, using a formal allée of trees to complement the monumental architecture.
The High Line in New York City is a celebrated contemporary landscape project built on what type of infrastructure?
Answer: An elevated freight rail line
The High Line was transformed from an abandoned elevated freight railway into a linear park, designed by landscape architects James Corner Field Operations.
Which 20th-century landscape architect pioneered the use of human movement and water in public spaces through works like the Lovejoy Fountain in Portland?
Answer: Lawrence Halprin
Lawrence Halprin designed the Ira Keller Fountain and Lovejoy Fountain in Portland, pioneering an experiential, choreographic approach to public landscape design.