Contemporary Landscapes of Contemplation

Edited by Rebecca Krinke
London and New York: Routledge, 2005.

Rebecca Krinke and her contributors, Marc Treib, John Beardsley, Michael Singer, Lance Neckar, and Heinrich Hermann have produced a pioneering investigation into contemplative landscapes. The authors engage the question of the role of contemplative space in a postmodern world.

Through numerous case studies, the authors discuss definitions, theories, and strategies used to create successful contemplative landscapes. Relationships between contemplative and commemorative space are highlighted, as well as the links between contemplative landscapes and restorative landscapes (those landscapes that provide measurable benefit to human health).