Chinese Landscape Architecture Studies
School of Agriculture and Biotechnology
Brief Introduction
This package will provide an opportunity to carry out field investigations of Chinese traditional gardens in Suzhou, Hangzhou and the Shanghai area. Simultaneously, by way of literature review, students will learn about the history of Chinese Landscape Architecture, cultural character, art features, genre, inheritance way of Chinese gardens. Secondly, they will explore plant culture and the relationship between aromatic plants and health, ecological ideology and ecological intelligence. Moreover, during the field trip, many typical cases of private gardens, royal gardens and beautiful spots will be analyzed. In addition, students will be required to carry out specific design practice on the culture and art of Chinese gardens. To enhance the students’ independent exploration, some distinguished experts will be invited to give talks. The following 4 topics will be covered in the package:
Culture and history of Chinese gardens
Through field trips to Chinese gardens in Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou, the culture and history of Chinese gardens will be learned and understood.
Ecological thought in Chinese gardens
The ecological culture in Chinese gardens will be taught by Masters through lectures, The students will be introduced to the ecological wisdom of Chinese landscape architecture.
Plant culture and uses of Chinese gardens
Students will learn about and experience the plant culture and its application in Chinese gardens as well as the secret relationship between aromatic plants and health throughout the field trip.
Chinese garden design
Through a typical case study and design practice of Chinese gardens the students’ recognition of art, culture, plants and ecological thought will be promoted in order to convey the culture and art of Chinese landscape architecture.
Assessment
Attendance (10%) + homework (30%) + group presentation (60%)
Prerequisites to attand the program
N/A
Reference
Notes and slides are prepared by instructors
Contact
Bingqin YU, 23477917@qq.com
Attachment download:
Package 6 Chinese Landscape Architecture Studies.pdf