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What is the origin of landscape architecture?
What is the origin of landscape architecture?
- It originated as a separate profession in the mid-20th century
- It shares its history with landscape gardening and architecture (correct)
- It was first developed in the United States in the 18th century
- It was first developed in Europe in the 19th century
Who first wrote about 'making' a landscape?
Who first wrote about 'making' a landscape?
- Gilbert Laing Meason
- Garrett Eckbo
- Frederick Law Olmsted
- Joseph Addison (correct)
When was the term 'landscape architecture' first used?
When was the term 'landscape architecture' first used?
- 1828 (correct)
- 1800
- 1863
- 1970s
Who adopted the term 'landscape architect' as a professional title?
Who adopted the term 'landscape architect' as a professional title?
Who were prominent modernist landscape architects in the mid-20th century?
Who were prominent modernist landscape architects in the mid-20th century?
When did landscape urbanism emerge?
When did landscape urbanism emerge?
When were three comprehensive histories of landscape architecture published?
When were three comprehensive histories of landscape architecture published?
What is a crucial component of artistic and technical communication in landscape architecture?
What is a crucial component of artistic and technical communication in landscape architecture?
How has digital technology impacted landscape architecture?
How has digital technology impacted landscape architecture?
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Origin of landscape architecture?
Origin of landscape architecture?
Shares its history with landscape gardening and architecture.
Who wrote about 'making' a landscape?
Who wrote about 'making' a landscape?
Joseph Addison first wrote about 'making' a landscape.
When was 'landscape architecture' first used?
When was 'landscape architecture' first used?
The term 'landscape architecture' was first used in 1828.
Who were the first 'landscape architects'?
Who were the first 'landscape architects'?
Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux adopted the term 'landscape architect' as a professional title.
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Prominent modernist landscape architects?
Prominent modernist landscape architects?
Garrett Eckbo and Dan Kiley were prominent modernist landscape architects.
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When did landscape urbanism emerge?
When did landscape urbanism emerge?
Landscape urbanism emerged in the mid-1990s.
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Crucial component of communication?
Crucial component of communication?
Representation is a crucial component of artistic and technical communication.
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Impact of digital technology?
Impact of digital technology?
It has made exploration and communication easier in landscape architecture.
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A Brief History of Landscape Architecture
- Landscape architecture shares its history with landscape gardening and architecture
- Landscape gardening was largely about master planning and garden design before 1800
- Joseph Addison was the first person to write about "making" a landscape in 1712
- Gilbert Laing Meason first used the term "landscape architecture" in 1828
- Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux adopted the term "landscape architect" as a professional title in 1863
- Garrett Eckbo and Dan Kiley were prominent modernist landscape architects in the mid-20th century
- Landscape urbanism emerged in the mid-1990s
- Three comprehensive histories of landscape architecture were published in the 1970s
- The fine arts and landscape architecture are interwoven in the profession's methods
- Representation is a crucial component of artistic and technical communication in landscape architecture
- Traditional media include charcoal, oil paint, watercolor, pen and ink drawing, sculpture, and etching
- Digital technology has revolutionized landscape architecture exploration and communication.
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