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