Landscape art

For my method I chose to draw and paint an outline of the Island, while using different colors to show the different type of land (untouched/touched/lava flow). As I stated in my map proposal, I thought this map would have a larger concentration of “touched” land. I was correct, it shows the overwhelming amount of land that has been changed in order to get more tourist to come visit this Island. I thought having a painting would be best because usually when people think of Hawai’i they think…

The Oxbow is a landscape painting composed by Thomas Cole in 1836 using oil on canvas as medium. The painting was a view from Mount Holyoke, Northamption Massachussets after a thunderstorm. At first glance i can't help but to appreciate the beautiful interpretation of wilderness to the left and the first modern society to the right. Also, This piece shows how unpredictable nature can be due to calamaties and no man can do anything about it. The Oxbow by Thomas Cole is a masterpiece depicting…

typical landscapers. In fact, the two are not the manual laborers who clean and fix up your lawn and gardens. Both men are artists who have remarkable works of landscape art. The difference between the two is that they were born nearly two centuries apart, so one can most likely see a huge setting and story difference in the works of art. I honestly could not have picked a better combination to compare and explain in detail about their tremendous artwork. Before we begin analyzing one of Joe…

flowers are softscape elements. Landscaping is the art of balancing both the hardscape and softscape elements, therefore, one should have a fair knowledge on these elements to create a perfect balance in the landscape. C. Physical Space: Most of the times, designing is directly related to the attributes of physical space. One has to consider the topography, climate, site drainage, soil quality, municipal codes while designing the landscape. 1. Topography: Each land has its unique…

Purpose Landscapes, whether majestic like the Grand Canyon or humble like a cottage in the English countryside, can invigorate the senses and awaken emotions. Landscapes can be so bold, awe-inspiring or distinctive that they seem to come alive and possess a personality of their own. Natural and man-made elements of landscapes can work together to create strong forces that behave almost like characters in a story. Author Edith Wharton harnesses the power of carefully selected landscapes to…

Central Park was not always a place for people of all ages and social statues to enjoy a time of leisure. It was the foundation Vaux and Olmsted set with their park in their creation of a natural looking landscape, integration of architecture into the landscape and picturesque theory, and the enlightenment ideas they incorporated that helped Central Park become one of the first true public parks. After the parks construction the people started to shape and build the park into what it is today.…

The Eames House was originally part of an architecture program called the Case Study Houses headed by John Entenza, the editor of Arts and Architecture. The idea was to create a home for a specific clientele influenced by the post-war modern world using materials and techniques derived from the experiences of World War II. The Eames’s plan for the house was designed to adapt accordingly…

planting flowers there are so many types of landscaping, but more specifically the landscapers that make the beautiful gardens or the amazing hedges should be considered artist and their work should definitely be an art. The standard ways of thinking about landscaping is that it is not art and that it is just planting some trees. Landscaping is not just plants or living things that grow; landscaping is when you put all it all together and make it appealing to someone. By focusing on the…

Residential Landscaping Ideas for your Front Yard One of the most impactful ways to enhance the appearance of your home is to improve the curb appeal of your front yard. After all, your home’s façade is the first thing people notice when they pass by your house. You can significantly transform the look of your front yard with these residential landscaping ideas. Residential Landscaping Tips 1. Pick an interesting material to work with. Instead of the traditional cement, you can spice up the…

Cain Demumbra Jennifer Wilson English 1010 27 October 2017 A Pleasant Trip to the Cumberland Plateau A plateau is a land area having a relatively level surface considerably raised above adjoining land on at least one side and is often cut by deep canyons. The Cumberland Plateau goes from Wayne County in Kentucky to Scott County in Tennessee. I will be writing primarily about areas in and around Cumberland County. The Cumberland Plateau includes parts of Wayne and McrCreary counties in Kentucky…