Landscape Studies 100 - LANDSCAPE,ENVIRONMENT,DESIGN

Spring
2019
01
2.00
Reid Bertone-Johnson; Ann Leone
M 02:40-04:00
Smith College
30396-S19
HILLYR GRAHAM
rbertone@smith.edu; aleone@smith.edu
Through readings and a series of lectures by Smith faculty and guests, we examine the history and influences out of which landscape studies is emerging. We look at the relationship of this new field with literary and cultural studies, art, art history, landscape architecture, history, biological and environmental sciences. What is landscape studies? Where does it come from? Why is it important? How does it relate to, for instance, landscape painting and city planning? How does it link political and aesthetic agendas? What is its role in current sustainability debates and initiatives among architects, landscape architects, planners and engineers? Students may take this course twice for credit. S/U only.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.