Talk:Landscape history

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[edit] Landscape history or History of the landscape

I have removed the following paragraphs from the article. There is nothing objectionable about them, but I think they have been added to the wrong article. The rest of this article is about the academic disciple. Perhaps they should be included in an article on "the history of the landscape" or perhaps Garden history.

The first known garden in the Pre-historic era is the Garden of Eden- A terrestrial paradise which contained all that was needed for survival such as food, shelter, privacy and protection of the environment. From the centre of the Garden of Eden raised a fountain which dispersed water in four directions. During 3000-1500BC BabyLon Garden developed with proper layout, irrigation system, enclosed garden space, shade, fruits and vegetables. Hanging Gardens of BabyLon were characterized by terraces and outdoor living space.

In Ancient Greek 5000BC- 80AD landscape was main feature of city planning and town design called "Agora". Agora was used as a central place for meeting and market place. Community events and activities used to take place in the Town Square. Ancient Rome (1st Century) developed their residences with thick wall, windows facing the street and developed courtyard open to the sky.

Japanese and Chinese Gardens were developed in the most aesthetic way. They combined trees and flower and developed the architecture in an advanced manner. In Persia (0AD - 1600AD) gardens were built with central fountain, water flowing in four directions and then moving in small channels. They also gave a formal layout to gardens.

During 500AD-1500AD Medieval Gardens were developed. They developed space for leisure, courting and romance. The gardens were not intended to provide food. They also developed outdoor places for music, art and poetry. Similarly Spanish and Italian gardens have their contribution in the history of Landscape such as Andalusa and Moorish. ^[1]

Landscape in the Mughal era in India reached its peak in the 15-16 century. Mughal Emperors were fond of gardening. They developed many gardens with the Islamic architecture and landscape. The gardens were characterized by a central fountain and variety of landscape plants. Shalimar Garden Lahore, Shahi Garden Peshawar, Taj Mahal Agra present the most prevalent landscape of the Mughal Empire. The Mughals were of nomad origin, from Mongolia, but had previously conquered much of Central Asia, adopting and spreading the arts and cultures of the territories they administered. A high civilization developed under Mughal rule in North India, including architecture and gardens.^[2]

Rjm at sleepers (talk) 06:11, 25 May 2008 (UTC)