Educational objectives

The course adresses the main phases of landscape transformation, with particular regard to agricultural landscapes and the Italian territory, with also an eye on other western european experiences. It provides the basic methodological tools to 'interpret' the landscape as a result of the centuries-old, stratified interaction between History and Nature, to be examined with a multi-disciplinary approach in order to appreciate the plurality and complexity of the dynamics from which it originates (political-social, economic-productive, cultural and symbolic, etc.).
In this framework, the course illustrates the evolution of ‘garden art’ as maximum expression of a conscious and planned transformation of the 'natural datum' driven by aesthetic, formal and symbolic purposes. Moreover, the course clarifies its relationship with the concurrent cultural beliefs and the wider transformation of the landscape, with a specific focus on the Italian case.

Learning outcomes

1) Knowledge and understanding
Acquisition of the basic methodological tools to 'interpret' the landscape as a result of the centuries-old, stratified interaction between History and Nature, and to appreciate the plurality and complexity of the dynamics from which it originates (political-social, economic-productive, cultural and symbolic, etc.).
Acquisition of knowledge on the evolution of ‘garden art’ and its relationship with the concurrent cultural beliefs and the wider transformation of the landscape, with a specific focus on the Italian case.
2) Applying knowledge and understanding
Acquire the ability to identify simple design solutions on parks and gardens and to develop strategies in the context of landscape planning.
3) Making judgments
Acquire the skills to independently use library and internet resources; develop the capacity to assess and resolve simple problems regarding landscape planning and design solutions on parks and gardens.
4) Comminication skills
Display competence in communicating effectively information and concepts, or discussing design solutions on parks and gardens and strategies in the context of landscape planning.
5) Learning skills
Strengthen the ability to autonomously develop new knowledge and skills.