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A confluence of thinking: The influence of 20th century art history on American landscape architecture

Posted on:1998-01-16Degree:M.L.AType:Thesis
University:The University of ArizonaCandidate:White, Steven RobertFull Text:PDF
GTID:2462390014974526Subject:Education
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Since beginning my graduate studies in landscape architecture, I have encountered many situations in class in which references to art were used. I discovered a connection in the usage of the jargon of art in landscape architecture study. People, for the most part, do not know what landscape architects do or who we are. In this thesis I will make the case for aligning the profession of landscape architecture with the fine arts and humanities. An art history component in the curriculum and education and training of landscape architects would augment their design and presentation skills in the workplace. I have included the results of a survey questionnaire that I sent to 65 landscape architecture teaching faculty representing 38 landscape architecture programs in the United States. These individuals held either a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, a Master of Fine Arts degree, or they had a scholarly research interest in art.
Keywords/Search Tags:Landscape architecture, Art
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