The Experience of Landscape [Paperback]

Jay Appleton (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 047196235X | ISBN-13: 978-0471962359 | Publication Date: June 19, 1996 | Edition: Revised Edition

The Experience of Landscape Revised Edition Jay Appleton This classic book, first published by John Wiley and Sons in 1975, proposed and argued a new theoretical approach to landscape aesthetics, including ‘habitat theory’ and ‘prospect-refuge theory’ based on an analysis of research literature, and experience in a wide area of art and science. It sought to apply these theories to the detailed and practical analysis of actual landscapes through an appropriate system of symbolism. In this revised edition, the original text has been retained and the arguments have been updated by the addition of a further chapter which has addressed the problem under six headings. 1) The clarification of the content; 2) Attempts at testing empirically the validity of the theories and the problems attendant on the establishment of ‘proof’; 3) Developments in environmental aesthetics since 1975; 4) Developments in the authors own thinking since 1975; 5) The use and application of the theories; 6) Future directions for research. This up-to-date text provides essential reading for students of Geography, Environmental Psychology and Landscape Architecture.

Product Details

• Paperback: 296 pages
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; Revised Edition edition (June 19, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 047196235X
• ISBN-13: 978-0471962359
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,733,929 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting application of Dewey's Aesthetics, July 16, 2003

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This review is from: The Experience of Landscape (Paperback)

In the first two chapters Appleton outlines a European history of ideas about aesthetics to answer the question: What is it that we like about landscape and why to do we like it? He then uses John Dewey's Art as Experience (1938) to develop analytical tools to use to propose and investigate hypotheses about why we like particular landscapes.

The approach might be useful in other areas such as architecture when the reason for asking the initial question is for the purpose of producing or locating a work of art.

1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Condition, November 7, 2009

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This review is from: Experience of Landscape (Hardcover)

The book was in awesome condition. I was actually surprised by how NEW the condition really was.

Thanks.