The Park [Central Park, New York City] throughout is a single work of art, and as such subject to the primary law of every work of art, namely, that it shall be framed upon a single, noble motive, to which the design of all its parts, in some more or less subtle way, shall be confluent and helpful.


"Greensward" Plan (April 28, 1858)

Frederick Law Olmsted Quotes

The Park [Central Park, New York City] throughout is a single work of art, and as such subject to the primary law of every work of art, namely, that...

The Park [Central Park, New York City] throughout is a single work of art, and as such subject to the primary law of every work of art, namely, that...

The Park [Central Park, New York City] throughout is a single work of art, and as such subject to the primary law of every work of art, namely, that...

The Park [Central Park, New York City] throughout is a single work of art, and as such subject to the primary law of every work of art, namely, that...