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103-0330-00L 2 Credits MSC D-USYS , D-ARCH , D-BAUG

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Landscape Aesthetics

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Raimund Rodewald

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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:23:03

Abstract

Landscape aesthetics - Theory and practice of the sensuous cognition of landscape qualities.The lecture comprises short excursions as well as theoretical and practical applications of landscape quality and their development goals.

Objective

Becoming familiar with the concepts of landscape aesthetics and obtaining an overview of the im-portance, methods and applicability of aesthetical landscape valuation and development.

Content

Aesthetic qualities of landscapes are difficult to measure. However, they play a big role in evaluating landscape change. In recent years there has been a growing interest in theoretical and practical sen-sory methods that enable the assessment and understanding of landscape perception. Practical analyses of landscapes and their development requires knowledge of the concepts of "beauty" and "aesthetic cognition and evaluation".

Resources

Lecture Notes

Rodewald, R., Hangartner M., Bögli, N., Sudau, M., Switalski, M., Grêt-Regamey, A. 2020:Landscape Aesthetics: Theory and Practice of the Sensuous Cognition of Landscape Qualities – Lecture Script

Literature

Bourassa, S.C. 1991. The aesthetics of landscape, London Nohl. W. 2015. Landschaftsästhetik heute. Auf dem Wege zu einer Landschaftsästhetik des guten Lebens. Ausgewählte Aufsätze aus vier Jahrzehnten, München Rodewald, R., Gantenbein, K. 2016. Arkadien. Landschaften poetisch gestalten, Zürich Rodewald R, Liechti K. 2016. From Campagna to Arcadia: Changes in the reception of terraced landscapes in art and their practical implications. Annales Series Historia et Sociologia 26(3): 363-374. Wöbse, H. H. 2002. Landschaftsästhetik, Stuttgart

Learning Materials (Links)

Main link
Lernmateralien/learining materials

General Information

Language: English
Levels: MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: oral 30 minutes

die Prüfungen werden einzeln, je 30 Minuten abgenommen

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Landscape Aesthetics	Thu 07:45-09:30 (HIT H 42)	2 h weekly

Offered In

Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems Master
- Master Studies (Programme Regulations 2021)
  - Major Courses
    - Major in Spatial and Landscape Development
- Master Studies (Programme Regulations 2009)
  - Major Courses
    - Major in Spatial and Landscape Development
Environmental Sciences Master
- Major in Forest and Landscape Management
  - Electives
    - Decision Making, Policy and Planning
Landscape Architecture Master
- Core Courses (The core courses build on the basic courses and convey basic, broad knowledge in the core areas of landscape architecture in relation to design lessons. Some of the core courses are compulsory and some are freely selectable. Further details, in particular about taking these subjects, for performance assessments and for compensating for failed subjects, are regulated in Art. 27 and Art. 31 Paragraph 4.)
  - Elective Core Courses