Claude Lorrain, Landscape with the Marriage of Isaac and Rebecca, 1648 (Public Domain)
Exploring how art, philosophy, and time shaped the language of landscape design
~ Styles & Epochs of Art that Influenced Landscape Architecture ~
From the sacred geometry of Ancient civilizations to the harmonious ideals of the Renaissance, and the expressive power of Baroque and Modern abstraction — the evolution of art has continually shaped the landscapes we inhabit.
This LASD Studio original series reveals the timeless dialogue between art, nature, and human imagination, tracing how each artistic epoch left its imprint on gardens, parks, and cultural spaces. Through cinematic storytelling and historical insight, Styles & Epochs of Art celebrates the creative continuum that connects past inspiration with future design intelligence — where landscapes become living expressions of beauty, ecology, and evolving thought.
Video Introduction — Styles & Epochs of Art that Influenced Landscape Architecture and Garden Design Series
This opening episode introduces LASD Studio’s original series — Styles & Epochs of Art that Influenced Landscape Architecture — a journey through time where art, culture, and landscape design intertwine.
Through the lens of history, philosophy, and beauty, we explore how humanity’s evolving vision of art has shaped the spaces we live in — from ancient sacred landscapes to the contemporary pursuit of sustainable, intelligent design.
An introduction video to LASD Studio’s Styles & Epochs of Art — exploring how art, culture, and philosophy shaped landscape architecture from Ancient times to today.
~ Section 1 - The Ancient Foundations, Styles & Epochs of Art ~
Discover the earliest origins of landscape architecture through the sacred gardens of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Persia. From temple courtyards and water channels to the paradise geometry of the Pairidaeza, this chapter reveals how ancient civilizations shaped land as cosmic order — the foundation of all garden design.
~ Section 2 - Classical Antiquity, Styles & Epochs of Art ~
From the sacred groves of Greece to the villa gardens of Rome, Classical Antiquity defined proportion, beauty, and civic harmony — the origins of landscape architecture.
~ Section 3 - Medieval Period, Styles & Epochs of Art ~
The Medieval Period transformed landscape architecture into spiritual geometry — monasteries, cloisters, and enclosed gardens became living symbols of faith and ecological order.
~ Section 4 - The Spectacle of Renaissance & Baroque Gardens, Styles & Epochs of Art ~
From Renaissance harmony to Baroque spectacle — discover how geometry, water, and light transformed gardens into living works of art. Explore the visionary worlds of Villa d’Este, Versailles, and La Granja reinterpreted by LASD Studio.
~ Section 5 - Romanticism–Naturalism, Styles & Epochs of Art ~
Romanticism and Naturalism marked the return to emotion, wilderness, and light in art and garden design. From the Picturesque landscapes of Repton to Monet’s living masterpiece at Giverny, this era taught us to see nature as soul — not symmetry.
~ Section 6 – The Birth of Modernism, Styles & Epochs of Art ~
The Birth of Modernism — a turning point where art, architecture, and landscape merged into one creative vision. From Mondrian’s pure geometry to Wright’s organic unity, this era redefined how we live with space, light, and nature.
Discover how Modernism’s clarity and abstraction continue to shape contemporary ecological and architectural design.
~ Section 7 – From Mid-Century Modernism to Ecological Thinking ~
A turning point in landscape architecture — when design moved beyond style and began to engage with ecology, planetary systems, and human responsibility. From Mid-Century Modernism to the Gaia Hypothesis, Hiroshima, Chernobyl, and the birth of environmental design, Section 7 reveals how the discipline awakened to the living world.