![[Dept. of Landscape Architecture]](http://njaes.rutgers.edu/_common/images/subheads/landarch.gif "[Dept. of Landscape Architecture]"){kind=small}
Instructor:Seiko Goto
gotos@cook.rutgers.edu
Lecture Times: Wed.& Fri. (12:35-1:55)
Class Location: Loree 020
Office Location: Blake Hall 222
Office Hours: Wed.&Fri. (9:00-12:00)
Interactive locator website: Locate the sites and their information that are discussed in this course.
Course Description:
This course provides an introduction to the history of landscape architecture around the world, beginning with the Paradise Gardens in Persia and concluding with the design of public parks in North America. The objective of this course is not only to provide an overview of various styles of gardens throughout the ages but also to give students a basic understanding of history as a methodological tool for the conceptualization and design of modern and contemporary landscape. Discussions on social and cultural influences on landscape architecture as well as the philosophical underpinnings of landscape design will also be covered.
Requirement:Test 1: 30%
Test 2: 30%
Group Project 30%
5 Quizes: 10%
*Attendance at all Quiz is mandatory. There will be NO makeup tests. If a student misses a scheduled test, a grade of 0% will be recorded. Alternate arrangements will be made only when a student has an official approved excuse regarding absence.
Course Objectives:- Introduce major gardens and figures which played important roles in the development of landscape design in the middle East, Europe, and North America.
- Introduce major movements of landscape design.
- Understand the design concepts of each garden in its social and cultural context.
- Understand the symbolism of gardens in their cultural context in each historical period.
Required Readings:
Jellicoe, Susan. The Landscape of Man. London: Thames and Hudson. 1995
Text Book