1. Dell Upton, “Architectural History or Landscape History?” Journal of Architectural Education (1984-), Vol. 44, No. 4. (Aug., 1991), pp. 195-199.
In the article “Architectural History or Landscape History” Dell Upton argues for a re-imagining of architectural history as a “cultural landscape”, reacting in contrast to the current arguments of high style versus vernacular history. Upton observes the current track of architectural history as too preoccupied with builder versus user; constructing versus construing, and suggests a theory that encompasses a boundary-less environment of experience and senses.
In the article “Architectural History or Landscape History” Dell Upton argues for a re-imagining of architectural history as a “cultural landscape”, reacting in contrast to the current arguments of high style versus vernacular history. Upton observes the current track of architectural history as too preoccupied with builder versus user; constructing versus construing, and suggests a theory that encompasses a boundary-less environment of experience and senses.
Dell Upton’s essay is structured into three basic components. The first introductory component provides a summarized lineage of architectural history encompassing several centuries; this provides background information to the reader necessary in understanding the claims to follow. Upton cites writings from several architectural historians to compile this overview. Upton follows with his own critique on the validity of this history. As this component is much more theoretical, Upton references opinions and ideals from his past writings as well as writings of others to support or provide contrast to his claim. Upton closes by linking his critic to the future direction of architectural history and provides possible responses from historians. Upton turns to examples in the world of art and theory to support his more broad concluding theories.
Keywords:
Normative
Cultural Landscape
Contextualization
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