Vocab - 17th & 18th Century English Landscapes, Age of Revolutions

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Labyrinth

curving pathway that winds to a center,

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Parterres

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Motheaten Allee

 fragmented allee

e.g. Bramham Park perfect example,

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Ha-ha

dip instead of fence 


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Bucolic

relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life

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Hermitage

the dwelling of a hermit, especially when small and remote.

E.g. late 18th century hermits employed to live in caves


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Brown Belt

used by Capability Brown, - winding path around the perimeter of the property


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Gardenesque

style of garden design, coined by J.C. Loudon, that prioritizes the individual beauty and natural form of plants, emphasizing their display rather than a focus on large, naturalistic landscapes.