EDES 6550_2024 Fall_Study Slides for Final_Enlightenment England & N America

Stowe

An early influential example of the English Landscape Garden, designed by Richard Temple, Charles Bridgeman, William Kent, and Capability Brown.

Stourhead

An influential example of the English Landscape Garden, representing wealth from mercantile capitalism and designed by estate owners.

Blenheim Palace

A well-preserved landscape designed by Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown, showcasing a formulaic approach to design.

Claife Viewing Station

A site designed for tourists seeking picturesque scenery in the Lake District, reflecting the tourism industry's importance.

Mount Vernon

An American colonial interpretation of English Landscape Garden ideals, designed by George Washington.

Monticello

The estate of Thomas Jefferson, showcasing his interests in architecture and landscape design.

University of Virginia

Jefferson’s ideal academic community concept, featuring Neoclassical pavilions and a library modeled on the Pantheon.

Mercantile capitalism

An economic system based on trade and colonization that impacted the design of landscapes in 18th-century England.

Picturesque

A term describing scenic beauty that influenced landscape design for tourism in the late 18th century.

Enlightenment Era

An intellectual and cultural movement emphasizing reason and individualism that influenced landscape design in the 18th century.