ARLH 309 - Villa and Garden

Institution:

Savannah College of Art and Design

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Description:

The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Alhambra, Versailles, Monticello and Falling Water are all products of a restless longing for a peaceful and contemplative life in the country, where art and nature coexist in ideal harmony. This course explores the architectural and social history of country houses, villas and gardens from antiquity to the 21st century. Special attention is given to garden literature, landscape theory, the rise of public parks and the development of suburbia. Prerequisites: ARTH 110, ENGL 123.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.scad.edu

Phone Number:

(912) 525-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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