Topic Four: Landscape-Representation, Intervention, and Body-as-Site; Reading Response (Green Dreams, from Eccentric Spaces)
Landscape-Representation, Intervention, and Body-as-Site; Reading Response (Green Dreams, from Eccentric Spaces) 1. Marie Antoinette's 'hameau', or, The Queen's Hamlet (model farm, Palace of Versailles, France) The Queen's Hamlet model farm Palace of Versailles, France was created in the 17th-century and was first a hunting lodge, then a seat of power, and finally, from the 19th century onwards, a museum. 2. Ha-ha (recessed wall) Ha-ha (recessed walls) gardens was a pioneering new system to border the gardens which are created issues in keeping animals out of the gardens. (As I research Bridgeman created England's first Ha-ha). 3. Parco del Mostri (garden, Italy) Parco del Mostri garden in Italy was created during the 16th century showcasing mannerist sculptures set around Italian gardens. 4. Roman Forum (ruins, Italy) Roman Forum in Italy is the most important forum and is surrounded by the ruins of several important ancient...