What does Landscape mean ?

All the visible features of the land, often considered in terms of how aesthetic they are.

When did Landscape emerge as a genre in western culture ?

Landscape as an independent genre did not emerge in the western culture until the renaissance in the 16th century.

When did classical landscapes emerge as a genre ?

In the 17th century the classical landscapes were born.

What prompted the rise of Landscape Art during the late 18th/19th century ?

With the rise of romanticism, and often carried a religious reference.

When did landscape photography originate ?

1826 and 1827