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Idealized landscape

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A landscape representation that depicts nature according to aesthetic or philosophical ideals rather than direct observation, often emphasizing harmony, perfection, or spiritual significance.

AP course connection

Topic 8.3: 8.3 Interactions Within and Across Cultures in South, East, and Southeast Asian Art

Unit 8

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