Frederick Law Olmstead and Calvert Vaux relied on the English tradition of _______landscaping in designing New York's Central Park.

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Frederick Law Olmstead and Calvert Vaux used the English tradition of picturesque landscaping in the design of Central Park. This approach emphasized the creation of a natural-looking landscape that mimicked the beauty of the countryside. It sought to create a harmony between the natural and man-made environment, incorporating elements such as rolling hills, winding paths, and cascading waterfalls. The other options are not applicable in this case; symmetrical landscaping involves a mirror-image layout, the Grand Manner style was associated with formal gardens of the 17th and 18th centuries, and a maze is a type of puzzle garden.

Frederick Law Olmstead and Calvert Vaux Relied on the English