History of Landscaping
How did lawns become a landscaping institution? How did ancient peoples landscape? Discover the history of landscaping: Great Wall of China, Hadrian's Wall, mystery of Stonehenge and Hanging Gardens of Babylon -- one of the 7 Wonders of the world. Explore formal landscape design and the "Cottage Garden" revolt against it. Read about Linnaeus' system of scientific classification.
The Plants of China
This article looks at some examples of the plants of China that have become prevalent in Western landscaping. Included are links to material on the explorers and collectors who brought the plants of China to the West.
This article looks at some examples of the plants of China that have become prevalent in Western landscaping. Included are links to material on the explorers and collectors who brought the plants of China to the West.
History of Landscaping - Formal Design vs. Informal Design
The landscaping design styles that you see around you evolved out of the history of landscaping. Learn about the greatest debate in landscaping history -- formal landscaping design vs. the informal look of the English "cottage garden." Discover interesting facts behind America's love affair with lawns.
The landscaping design styles that you see around you evolved out of the history of landscaping. Learn about the greatest debate in landscaping history -- formal landscaping design vs. the informal look of the English "cottage garden." Discover interesting facts behind America's love affair with lawns.
Edgar Allan Poe in the History of Landscaping
Considering the diversity of Poe's interests, it is not surprising that he wrote a piece about landscaping "The Domain of Arnheim" is both the title of the story and the name of the setting for the landscaping in question. One element of "The Domain of Arnheim" is particularly relevant to the history of landscaping: namely, the influence of landscape painting on landscaping design.
Considering the diversity of Poe's interests, it is not surprising that he wrote a piece about landscaping "The Domain of Arnheim" is both the title of the story and the name of the setting for the landscaping in question. One element of "The Domain of Arnheim" is particularly relevant to the history of landscaping: namely, the influence of landscape painting on landscaping design.
Stonehenge
One of history's mysteries, Stonehenge lies at the intersection of landscaping and religion. As a place for outdoor worship, Stonehenge can be thought of as one of the great examples of landscaping with stone down through the pages of history, along with the Great Wall of China and Hadrian's Wall.
One of history's mysteries, Stonehenge lies at the intersection of landscaping and religion. As a place for outdoor worship, Stonehenge can be thought of as one of the great examples of landscaping with stone down through the pages of history, along with the Great Wall of China and Hadrian's Wall.
Indian Landscaping History
This article begins with the principles that lie behind the construction of gardens and landscape pre-Islamic India. A sketch follows of the principles lying behind gardens and landscapes to the west of India in the lands of Islam and Christianity. Finally it considers the subsequent synthesis and continuity of these two traditions in India.
This article begins with the principles that lie behind the construction of gardens and landscape pre-Islamic India. A sketch follows of the principles lying behind gardens and landscapes to the west of India in the lands of Islam and Christianity. Finally it considers the subsequent synthesis and continuity of these two traditions in India.
Great Wall of China
The mother of all masonry walls! Said to be visible from the moon, the Great Wall of China was begun in the 7th century B.C. From Travel China Guide.com.
The mother of all masonry walls! Said to be visible from the moon, the Great Wall of China was begun in the 7th century B.C. From Travel China Guide.com.
How the Hanging Gardens of Babylon Were Irrigated
Lee Krystek's presentation of the Hanging Garden's of Babylon, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Replete with graphics and references to the ancient sources explaining, for instance, how these famous gardens were irrigated.
Lee Krystek's presentation of the Hanging Garden's of Babylon, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Replete with graphics and references to the ancient sources explaining, for instance, how these famous gardens were irrigated.
Japanese Landscaping History
History of Japanese landscape gardening from 646 to 1912. A look at the influence of China and the introduction of Buddhism on early Japanese designers, and at the impact of Zen's philosophy of meditation on later periods.
History of Japanese landscape gardening from 646 to 1912. A look at the influence of China and the introduction of Buddhism on early Japanese designers, and at the impact of Zen's philosophy of meditation on later periods.
U.S. Landscaping, 1850-1920
A collection of slides, courtesy of the Harvard University faculty. The collection includes an historical view of U.S. landscapes from 1850-1920 and offers views of cities, specific buildings, parks, private estates and gardens. Plans, maps and models are provided as well. Of particular interest are the slides of formal gardens, terraces, and arbors.
A collection of slides, courtesy of the Harvard University faculty. The collection includes an historical view of U.S. landscapes from 1850-1920 and offers views of cities, specific buildings, parks, private estates and gardens. Plans, maps and models are provided as well. Of particular interest are the slides of formal gardens, terraces, and arbors.