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Theory of designed landscapes and gardens
Theorie der Landschaft / des Gartens
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:19:36
Abstract
The seminar provides an introduction to 20th-century landscape theory. Students will read texts and respond with critical commentary, view selected gardens, parks and landscapes, and develop a topic of their own, about which they will produce a final written paper.
Objective
This diploma elective is intended to give students with special interests the opportunity to deepen their knowledge in the field of landscape architecture while providing them with guidance in scholarly research and writing in this area.
Content
Landscape is a concept that is constantly changing, depending on its cultural background. Numerous disciplinary definitions and many geographical, moral, aesthetic, economic, ecological, etc., viewpoints and points of reference overlap in landscape. Conceptual changes in ideas of landscape and nature are reflected in the landscape architecture of the 20th century. The critical discussion of 20th-century design approaches can suggest procedures and methods for today’s practice.
Resources
Lecture Notes
A reader with copies of texts on landscape theory and history is available at the ETH-Baubibliothek library.
Literature
A reader with copies of basic texts on landscape theory and history is available at the ETH-Baubibliothek library. These texts are by Christophe Girot, André Corboz, Dieter Kienast, Udo Weilacher, Martin Prominski, André Schmid, Johannes Stoffler, Anette Freytag, Ernst Rudorff, Gustav Ammann, Willy Rotzler, Eduard Neuenschwander, Urs Schwarz, and Louis Le Roy.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC , DS
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| colloquium |
Theorie der Landschaft / des Gartens
Abweichende Veranstaltungsorte:
29.3.07 HIL Plaza 40.4; 19.4.07 HIL Foyer 40.9;
12.4., 26.4., 10.5., 31.5.: Exkursionen !
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2 h weekly |