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TTh 11:00 AM-12:30, 3556 DANA History of Western
Landscape Architecture
The intent of this course is to survey the human management and design of open space throughout history. The discussions will focus on gardens, urban open spaces and regional and environmental planning. Prototypes will be viewed and analyzed not only within the cultural context of their own time and place, but also in terms of the influence each has had in shaping 20th-century perceptions of the landscape. The course will also introduce students to specific areas of knowledge and expertise which currently comprise the practice of landscape architecture. The potential roles landscape architects will play in shaping and managing the environment in the future will be discussed. The course will consist of slide-illustrated lectures by the instructor and guest lecturers. There will be no regularly scheduled discussion section. Questions are welcome and encouraged during the lecture. In addition to taking a midterm and a final exam, there will be a term paper. (Brabec, Elizabeth) |
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