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Art in the landscape

Art in the landscape. Dr. Lou Mills LARC 1302 Spring 2014. Functions/Types of Projects. Focal points- from road or path network Thematic- Religious, Patriotic, Emotional Military Hero or Battle, Historic Theme Develop a sense of Art Fantasy, Whimsical Memorialize City Image, Iconic

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Art in the landscape

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  1. Art in the landscape Dr. Lou Mills LARC 1302 Spring 2014

  2. Functions/Types of Projects • Focal points- from road or path network • Thematic- Religious, Patriotic, Emotional • Military Hero or Battle, Historic Theme • Develop a sense of Art • Fantasy, Whimsical • Memorialize • City Image, Iconic • End destination • Corporation Image, Logo • Educational • Temporary/ Festivals

  3. 1964 NY World’s Fair-Flushing Meadows, NY

  4. Classic Examples • Cleopatra’s Needle • Eiffel Tower • Seattle Space Needle • 1966 NYC World’s Fair Globe • Statue of Liberty • Vietnam Memorial • 911 Memorial • Wall Street Bulls Running • Rodin Statue- Thinking Man

  5. Site Design Issues • Sense of arrival and directionality • Primary viewing space • Setting: landscape materials, patio, • water elements, lighting • Amount of people to view element • Permanence of Structure • Security and Vandalism • Handicap Accessibility

  6. Materials • Weathering rate • Stone, metal, ceramic, wood • Frost and Winter conditions • Local sourcing for materials • Artist input

  7. Sculpture Parks Royal Botanic Gardens- Victoria, Australia. & Storm King, Cornwall, NY

  8. Storm King Art Museum Cornwall, New York

  9. Storm King Art Museum Cornwall , NY

  10. Art and Designers • Landscape architects often work with artist to develop site plan • Construction and design of setting must be coordinated with artist • Is the art a product of a design competition, bidding, or short list selection • Funding phases

  11. Dia Art Museum, Beacon, NY

  12. Noguchi Sculpture Gardens NYC

  13. Keukenhof Gardens- The Netherlands

  14. Canyon RoadSanta Fe

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