Litton, R.B., R.J., Tetlow, J. Sorensen & A. Beatty, 1974, Water and landscape, Water information center, Washington
- Author : Litton, R.B., R.J., Tetlow, J. Sorensen & A. Beatty
- Year : 1974
- Publisher : Water information center
- Publisher's Location : Washington
- ISBN : Washington
- Pages : 314
- Abstract : Water through sight and sound, offers distinction to our surroundings. Whether the environment is being used for work, for play or habitation there is an enrichment of place by its presence. This has been true in history and it remains true. Yet how water in the landscape contributes aesthetic value or adds to environmental quality is difficult to conceptualize. Because water in its aesthetic expression is complex – and we are hard pressed to understand our many responses to it – the tendency is to avoid direct, forthright treatment of the subject and generalities about the goodness of water give no assistance in recognizing specific enhancement of scenery by water. This statement is the motivation for this book. Emphasizing the aesthetic aspects of fresh water to the environments of recreation and everyday life. To identify the values of water in this role, a classification framework for the visual landscape is developed for native characteristics and these are considered together with man-made changes. This study includes evaluation comparisons and suggests tangible ways in which water and its treatment can contribute to environmental quality. Also included are recommendations for needed policies, planning guidelines and research that should better promote environmental enhancement through relationships with fresh water streams and bodies.
- Comments : KEYWORDS: landscape design, water bodies, aesthetics, meaning of water, nature experience, landscape classification, landscape elements, planning guidelines.