852306 History of landscape architecture
- Type
- Lecture
- Semester hours
- 2
- Lecturer (assistant)
- Krippner, Ulrike
- Organisation
- Offered in
- Wintersemester 2023/24
- Languages of instruction
- Deutsch
- Content
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The course covers the cultural history of landscape architecture from the ancient times to the 20th century. We investigate how socio-economic circumstances shaped the understanding and design of landscape and open spaces throughout the history. A solid understanding of landscape history is essential to identify and to assess landscape projects, their meaning, value and function, in order to conserve, manage and sustainably develop them.
- Objective (expected results of study and acquired competences)
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Aim is to be able to
- to identify the driving forces which shape the development and design of landscapes and open spaces
- to know the main design principles and elements
- to develop an understanding for the cultural values of landscape and garden architecture
- to perceive the cultural, social and spatial stewardship of landscape architecture profession
- to be able to contextualise recent landscape architecture and the own work within landscape history
You can find more details like the schedule or information about exams on the course-page in BOKUonline.