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TL;DR: Central Park, the domesticated preserve of nature-within-culture as mentioned in this paper, demonstrates the importance of a balanced intercourse between background and figure, between plan and details, between chaos and organization.
Abstract: Outlines how New York City sets an image, using nature as a sign. Its very layout demonstrates the importance of a balanced intercourse between background and figure, between plan and details, between chaos and organization. Central Park, the domesticated preserve of nature-within-culture; Exhibits; Floor plans; Demonstrations; Conclusions.

101 citations


01 Jan 1992

15 citations