Landscapes: Exercises- Research

• Buckminster Fuller--When was he working?

-Buckminster is considered a renowned 20th century inventor who worked from 1914-1983.

• Ha-has (recessed walls)--where do you find these?

-Ha-Has can be found anywhere that is trying to prevent access without obstructing the view.

• Parco del Mostri--Where, when, what's your favorite image?

-Located in Bomarzo in northern Lazio, Italy.

-The gardens were created during the 16th century

• Roman Forum--What function did it have? Where, when, what's your favorite image?

-Served as a public space in which activities such as political,social and religious events occurred

-Located in the center of Roman towns/cities

-The Roman Forum was used from 800 BC to 600 AD (approx..1,400 years)

• Boboli Garden--Where, when, what's your favorite image?

-Located in Florence, Italy behind the Pitti Palace

-Boboli Garden was made in 1550

• Jardin du Luxembourg--Where, when, what's your favorite image?

-Located in Paris, France

-Jardin du Luxembourg was made in 1612

• Tivoli Garden (Italy)--Where, when, what's your favorite image?

- Located in Tivoli, Italy near Rome

- Created in the 16th century

• Bernini's Four Rivers--Where, when, what's your favorite image?

-Located in the Piazza Navona in Rome, Italy

-Designed in 1651 by Gian Lorenzo Bernini for Pope Innocent X

• Jean Dubuffet's Jardin d'Emaille--Where, when, what's your favorite image?

-Located in Gelderland, Netherlands

-Made in 1974 after a 1968 model

• Stowe Garden--Where, when, what's your favorite image?

-Located in Buckingham, United Kingdom

-Opened in 1683

• Stourhead Garden--Where, when, what's your favorite image?

-Located in Wiltshire, England

-Opened in 1725

• Washington DC (Hillwood Gardens)--Where, when, what's your favorite image?

-Located in Washington DC

-Founded in 1973 (Hillwood Gardens)

• Viscaya Museum--Why is this in Miami?  What is it named after? Who is responsible for it being built?  Where, when, what's your favorite image?

-It is James Deering’s summer home that is why it is located in Florida (climate).

-The estate's name refers to the northern Spanish province Vizcaya

-It was made for businessman James Deering by Paul Chalfin (design director)

-Located in Coconut Grove (Miami, Florida)

-Built between 1914 and 1923

• Fairchild Tropical Garden--Why is this in Miami?  Who is it named after?  Where, when, what's your favorite image?

-The garden saves tropical plant diversity (Miami is Tropical) & Dr.Fairchild retired in Miami

-Fairchild was named after one of the most famous plant explorers in history, David Fairchild

-Located in Coral Gables, Florida

-Opened in 1983