Learning from Longhouse

Name/Title

Learning from Longhouse

Entry/Object ID

SB466.U7.L6

Description

Longhouse Reserve was founded by Jack Lenor Larsen, internationally known textile designer, author, and collector Its collections, gardens, sculptures, and programs reflect world cultures and inspire a creative approach to contemporary lifeLarsen's home, LongHouse, located on 16 acres in East Hampton, NY, was built as a case study to exemplify a creative approach to contemporary life. He believes visitors experiencing art in living spaces have a unique learning experience - more meaningful than the best media. Inspired by the famous Japanese shrine at Ise, LongHouse contains 13,000 square feet, 18 spaces on four levels. The gardens present the designed landscape as an art form and offer a diversity of sites for the sculpture installations.

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Search Terms

gardens, homes, jack lenor larsen, new york--east hampton, sculpture gardens

Legacy Lexicon

Category

Book

Book Details

Author

Jack Lenor Larsen

Publisher

Pointed Leaf

Date Published

2016

Call No.

SB466.U7.L6

ISBN

1938461347, 9781938461347

LCCN

2016936351

Notes

Length: 120

General Notes

Note

Signed by author.