Thanks. It is always good to learn about another piece of the puzzle and how human nature interacts with the landscape as it is (well, was).
The question raised is how manipulating nature in order to better (better for humans, of course) connect to nature (which I think is what Punchard and the Olmsteds believed they were doing) can be distinguished from manipulating the landscape for other reasons and purposes. Is this about what and is not "art."
Thanks. It is always good to learn about another piece of the puzzle and how human nature interacts with the landscape as it is (well, was).
The question raised is how manipulating nature in order to better (better for humans, of course) connect to nature (which I think is what Punchard and the Olmsteds believed they were doing) can be distinguished from manipulating the landscape for other reasons and purposes. Is this about what and is not "art."
Well said! I think the answer is yes.
Thanks, John. I'd not known of Punchard before or about Olmstead.'s son. Interesting to think about their contributions. All the best, Sarah