Louis Christian Mullgardt

The Architecture and Landscape Gardening of the Exposition

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Produktbeschreibung

Experience the grandeur of a bygone era in "The Architecture and Landscape Gardening of the Exposition: A Pictorial Survey of the Most Beautiful Architectural Compositions of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition." This meticulously prepared republication offers a stunning visual tour of the landscape architecture and architectural highlights of the renowned exposition. Authored by Louis Christian Mullgardt, this volume captures the artistry and innovation that defined the event. Explore the general architecture, landscape design, and urban planning showcased, offering a glimpse into the aesthetic ideals of the time. Discover the intricate details of exhibition gardens and beautifully composed architectural elements. Perfect for enthusiasts of architecture, landscape architecture, and garden history, this book preserves a pivotal moment in design history. Delve into a world of inspiring architectural achievements and captivating landscape artistry. A timeless exploration of beauty and innovation. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 50
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 3mm
• Gewicht: 86g
• ISBN-13: 9781022990395
• ISBN-10: 102299039X
• Artikelnr.: 74075498

Autorenporträt

Louis Christian Mullgardt (1874-1942) was an esteemed American architect renowned for his contributions to early 20th-century architectural design, particularly within the context of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition of 1915. Mullgardt's talent for blending architecture with its natural surroundings is exemplified in his seminal work, 'The Architecture and Landscape Gardening of the Exposition,' a detailed examination of the architectural feats and garden designs of this monumental event held in San Francisco. His literary output is not vast, but it is significant for its impact on the appreciation and understanding of exposition architecture. In this book, Mullgardt expresses his vision of harmonizing buildings with landscaping, advocating an organic approach that has influenced both his contemporaries and later generations of architects and landscape designers. His narrative not only details the architectural innovations of the day but also serves as a historical document of an event that showcased the zenith of early 20th-century American optimism and creativity. Mullgardt's design ethos was informed by his extensive world travels, and his resulting work represents a fusion of international influences and the Arts and Crafts Movement, which emphatically favored craftsmanship and natural materials. His commitment to this aesthetic is reflected in his architectural creations such as the Court of Ages (also known as the Court of Abundance) at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, which gained critical acclaim and solidified his reputation as an architect of note. Though lesser-known compared to some of his peers, Mullgardt's architectural philosophy and the literary exposition of his ideas continue to serve as a source of inspiration and edification for students and practitioners of architecture and landscape design.