Frederick Law Olmsted and others saw the landscape as it was and enhanced it; instead of imposing rigid design upon it. Groundbreaking landscape architects Beatrix Farrand and Fletcher Steele; among others; were brought to Maine by patrons; and the resulting public parks; campuses; institutional grounds; and private estates remain a priceless legacy. Drawn from a 10-year survey conducted by the Maine Olmsted Alliance; this book showcases those landscapes and celebrates their history and legacy.
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. informative but dryBy jenGreat book on why we do art history and where it comes from. Very informative and answers questions about categorizing; whilst challenging us with current issues.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Love it.By C to the AVery interesting. It made me think again about the history of art. We are trained to think a certain way...this book offers a healthy alternative.4 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Excellent ReadBy art junkyI would highly recommend this book to students and instructors of art history.Elkins succeeds in encouraging readers to have active thoughts about how the practice of art history is being shaped by art-survey texts. In he confronts the disappointments and limitations that these widely used publications bring about by furthering contemplation on their purpose; their beginnings; and their future.