ˈtau̇nzˌkāp, -nˌsk- noun
( -s )
Etymology: town + -scape
1.
a. : a picture (as a painting) representing an urban scene
spectacular townscapes painted from rooftops — Time
— compare cityscape
b. : the art of depicting such a scene (as by selection and composition of the man-made and natural elements that create a striking urban effect)
2. : a portion of a town or city that the eye can comprehend in a single view
viewed at twilight … a romantic townscape , given a striking accent by the great arcs of viaduct — Lewis Mumford
— compare landscape 2b
3. : the architectural art of achieving beauty in the design and spatial relationships created by the disposition and juxtaposition of structures (as civic buildings) in a town or city
schools of architecture and planning … studying seriously the problems of townscape — H.M.Casson