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Nature’s Canvas: The History of U.S. Parks & Landscape Architecture



Want to know the secrets behind our beloved parks and landscapes? Join instructor Kristin Faurest as she embarks on part 1 of a journey through the history of American landscape architecture, starting with its origins all the way through 1970.

Uncover some innovative figures who transformed how we see and use our landscapes and public places today. What were their deeper intentions behind these spaces? What stories do our designed landscapes hold? How can we learn from history to foster a sense of community?

In this course, you’ll be able to answer these questions while connecting with the beauty and significance of our surroundings.

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2 Comments

  1. A great summary of the development of the genre in a brief time. Dr. Faurest clearly knows and loves her subject.

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