Course overview
This course lays out the factors that influence landscape styles from many cultures. We cross time and space to showcase iconic styles, including Spanish, Moorish, Mughal, Chinese, Japanese, Italian, French and English. We show you how different time periods can be identified by their distinctive gardens and we trace the influence of those styles on today’s outdoor architecture. This course suits anyone interested in gardening and landscaping.
Course description
This is the second installment of the ‘Landscape Architecture and Site Planning’ suite of courses. We guide you through the historical elements of site design and examine the major factors driving landscape styles and categorization.
We then delve into the historical elements of oriental landscape styles and examine the timeline, features and architectural elements of iconic Mughal, Chinese, and Japanese gardens. The course then moves on to European landscape styles, focusing on Renaissance Italian and Spanish gardens before studying those from England and France.
This landscape design course teaches you the history of site design and gardening as an artform. We can help anyone interested in turning the great outdoors into their canvas as they sculpt the landscape into beautiful spaces. Whether you are a professional gardener or want to transform your own patch of earth into a work of art, this course allows various cultures to inspire you.
Entry requirements
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Learning outcome
- Identify various factors influencing landscape styles
- Describe famous historical landscape styles
- Discuss the architectural elements of Mughal, Chinese and Japanese gardens
- Analyze the features of Spanish, Italian, French and English landscape architecture styles
- Outline the histories of these iconic gardens
- Relate the design principles covered here to your gardening efforts
Knowledge and skills you will learn
Course options
Course Type: Online
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