The gardens at Stourhead in Wiltshire, England provide an example
of how landowners of the past have utilized their landscapes to create a
stabilizing perception of wealth and establishment. Popular 18th century English cultural trends
and attitudes are drawn upon to inform the garden’s design, beautifying the
space while promoting the owner’s political agenda. Architectural elements are also incorporated
to streamline pedestrian flow while simultaneously establishing the owner’s
right of proprietorship. By successfully
achieving perceptions through landscape design, we see that Stourhead
influences its contemporaries and becomes part of an ancient tradition in
garden design.
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