HSPV 556 - Documentation and Conservation of the Historic Landscape

Institution:

University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

Staff. "Landscape conservation" is a growing concern in contemporary preservation circles. It is a multi-faceted issue, drawing on the fields of landscape architecture, horticulture, architectural history, regional planning, and archaeology. This course aims to provide a comprehensive overview, a look at the state-of-the-art, including philosophical issues, attempts at international and national guidelines, evaluative/survey systems, technical investigation techniques, and selected case studies. Students will be asked to analyze and develop a preliminary conservation plan for a selected site in the Philadelphia area.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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