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Jan 15, 2025
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ARHS 3322 - Heaven on Earth: Art, Order, and Environmentalism in the Islamic Garden
Credits: 3
Introduces students to the gardens of the Islamic world, a multisensory landscape that was shaped by philosophical, scientific, and economic circumstances. From the Charbagh of Indo-Persia to the irrigated parks of Morocco and Spain, the Islamic garden varied widely in its formal characteristics, but each drew upon environmental principles that prioritized the interaction of natural landscapes and built architecture. Rather than taking a strictly chronological approach to individual sites, the course is structured into thematic categories that conceive of the garden more broadly. In addition to learning about the formal elements and histories of the Islamic garden, students will also engage with the technologies and values that shaped the tradition. Moreover, in light of the pressures of climate change today, students will explore how modern archaeologists, city planners, and conservators in the MENA (Middle East/North Africa) region are utilizing historical methods to counter contemporary environmental challenges.
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