“If we analyze the operations of scenes of beauty upon the mind, and consider the intimate relation of the mind upon the nervous system and the whole physical economy, the action and reaction which constantly occur between bodily and mental conditions, the reinvigoration which results from such scenes is readily comprehended. . . . The enjoyment of scenery employs the mind without fatigue and yet exercises it; tranquilizes it and yet enlivens it; and thus, through the influence of the mind over the body gives the effect of refreshing rest and reinvigoration to the whole system.”
Quote by Frederick Law Olmsted
Work
Yosemite and the Mariposa grove: a preliminary report, 1865
Published in 1865, the book provides a historical perspective on the natural wonders of Yosemite and the Mariposa Grove, detailing the author's observations and experiences during his exploration of the area. It is a significant document in the early documentation of the natural history of the region. more
Author
Frederick Law Olmsted
Frederick Law Olmsted was a renowned American landscape architect, often referred to as the 'Father of Modern Landscape Architecture'. Born on April 26, 1822, and died on August 28, 1903, Olmsted is best known for his innovative ideas in park and urban design. His most famous works include Central Park in New York and Brooklyn Bridge Park. more
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