LD 102_ Landscape Architecture. Theory and History

Course Information
TitleΑρχιτεκτονική τοπίου.Θεωρία.Ιστορία / LD 102_ Landscape Architecture. Theory and History
CodeΣΤ102
Cycle / Level1st / Undergraduate, 2nd / Postgraduate
Teaching PeriodWinter
CommonNo
StatusActive
Course ID20002744

Programme of Study: Master's degree in Landsape Architecture (MLA)

Registered students: 0
OrientationAttendance TypeSemesterYearECTS
KORMOSCompulsory Course114

Class Information
Academic Year2017 – 2018
Class PeriodWinter
Faculty Instructors
Weekly Hours2
Class ID
600116522
Digital Course Content
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Course Content (Syllabus)
Purpose Description and comprehension of the historic evolution of Garden and Park Design and Landscape Architecture, as related to the prevailing theories and practices in Architecture, Town Planning and the perception of the physical environment through time. Analysis of the establishment of garden styles and landscape tendencies and their impact on contemporary societies. Contents, course objectives Historical retrospection in 4 main phases: a) Ancient Times (up to 300 A.D.) b) Medieval Times (300 – 1400 A.D.) c) Renaissance – 19th century (1400 – 1900 A.D.) d) The 20th century and contemporary trends. Presentation of plans and images of representative landscapes, parks and gardens according to time frames, explanation of the site design, comparative study of social and environmental factors. Development of modern theories in Landscape Architecture, applications on natural and man made environments, principles and properties of historic and cultural landscapes.
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
Τσαλικίδης Ι. & Μπακιρτζή Ο. 2014. Τοπία και Κήποι των ανθρώπων. Εκδόσεις Επίκεντρο Jellicoe, G. & S., Goode, P., Lancaster, M., The Oxford Companion to Gardens, Oxford University Press, 1987 Ogrin, D., The World Heritage of Gardens, Thames and Hudson, 1993 Gellicoe, J., The Landscape of Man, Thames and Hudson, London, 1975 Newton, N., Design on the land, Pelknap Press, Harvard, 1973
Last Update
08-01-2019