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ART IN THE LANDSCAPE Dr. Lou Mills LARC 1302 Spring 2014
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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
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1964 NY World’s Fair- Flushing Meadows, NY
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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
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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
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Materials Weathering rate Stone, metal, ceramic, wood Frost and Winter conditions Local sourcing for materials Artist input
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Sculpture Parks Royal Botanic Gardens- Victoria, Australia. & Storm King, Cornwall, NY
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Storm King Art Museum Cornwall, New York
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Storm King Art Museum Cornwall, NY
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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
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Dia Art Museum, Beacon, NY
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Noguchi Sculpture Gardens NYC
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Keukenhof Gardens- The Netherlands
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Canyon Road Santa Fe
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