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 End destination Corporation Image, Logo Educational Temporary/ Festivals
1964 NY World’s Fair- Flushing Meadows, NY
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
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
Materials Weathering rate Stone, metal, ceramic, wood Frost and Winter conditions Local sourcing for materials Artist input
Sculpture Parks Royal Botanic Gardens- Victoria, Australia. & Storm King, Cornwall, NY
Storm King Art Museum Cornwall, New York
Storm King Art Museum Cornwall, NY
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
Dia Art Museum, Beacon, NY
Noguchi Sculpture Gardens NYC
Keukenhof Gardens- The Netherlands
Canyon Road Santa Fe