Learning Objectives

  • Understand the key design concepts of Prospect Park as conceived by its designers Olmsted and Vaux.
  • Learn the history of the Romantic movement in the United States and understand its influence on the landscapes and rustic architecture of Prospect Park.
  • Study the composition of the Horse Tamers sculptures and flanking pavilions in terms of hierarchy, proportion, scale, and materials. Understand how this formal composition effectively mediates between the urban traffic circle and the park.
  • Define the City Beautiful Movement and understand its influence on Prospect Park.
  • Identify a Gustavino tile vault from the Grecian Shelter and understand its structural principles.
  • Understand how large trees and hedges create outdoor rooms as seen at the entry from the Park Circle and the Music Grove.
  • Understand how the artists and architects used historical precedent to create buildings and sculpture in Prospect Park.

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