A comprehensive theoretical framework for research in landscape esthetics. Begins with two philosophical chapters featuring critical reviews of historical ideas regarding landscaping and esthetic experience. Presents a tripartite paradigm interweaving biological, cultural and personal aspects of esthetic experience in a unifed structure then assesses the literature on each aspect. Lastly, the theory is applied to practical problems involving landscape evaluation and design, particularly postmodernism.
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