Simon Bell

Exploring the Boundaries of Landscape Architecture Simon Bell 1. izdevums

Brief Description: "What insights can an anthropologist gain from the day-to-day use of parks? How does an economist view the supply and demand of an outdoor space? Why would an architect divide landscape into 'cultural' and 'natural' elements? Experts from around the world give their thoughts on how disciplines outside landscape architecture view the profession. Their insights link together theories from outside the area, giving constructive feedback on the lessons they gain from work in the environment and what they can contribute back to the subject. The book is an important addition to the literature on landscape architecture and provides a valuable companion to landscape theory modules for undergraduate and postgraduate students"--Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Table of Contents: List of figures and tables -- Foreword / Diedrich Bruns -- Introduction: landscape architecture in a changing world / Simon Bell, Ingrid Sarlov Herlin, Richard Stiles -- Part 1. Architecture theory, dendrology, sociology and landscape archeology -- Chapter 1. Theoretical landscapes: On the interface between architectural theory and landscape architecture / Kari Jormakka -- Chapter 2. Trees: the living structure of the landscape: Dendrology, arboriculture and landscape architecture / Gabor Schmidt -- Chapter 3. Space, place and perception: The sociology of landscape / Detlev Ipsen -- Chapter 4. A prospect of time: Interactions between landscape architecture and archaeology / Graham Fairclough -- Part 2. Art, landscape ecology, historical geography and forestry -- Chapter 5. Space, place and the gaze: Landscape architecture and contemporary visual art / Knut asdam -- Chapter 6. A shared perspective? On the relationship between landscape ecology and landscape architecture / Bob Bunce -- Chapter 7. The past speaks to the present: Historical geography and landscape architecture / Klaus-Dieter Kleefeld, Winfried Schenk -- Chapter 8. Trees shaping landscapes: Links between forestry and landscape architecture / Joao Bento, Domingos Lopes -- Part 3. Economics, cultural anthropology, regional planning and cultural geography -- Chapter 9. ... and how much for the view? Economics and landscape architecture / Colin Price -- Chapter 10. Space, place, site and locality: The study of landscape in cultural anthropology / Robert Rotenberg -- Chapter 11. Greening planning: Regional planning and landscape architecture / Marco Venturi -- Chapter 12. The place of landscape: Conversing with cultural geography / Stephen Daniels -- Part 4. Conclusions -- Chapter 13. Crossing the boundaries? / Maggie Roe -- Index. Publisher Marketing: What insights can an anthropologist gain from the day-to-day use of parks? How does an economist view the supply and demand of an outdoor space? Why would an architect divide landscape into 'cultural' and 'natural' elements? Experts from around the world give their thoughts on how disciplines outside landscape architecture view the profession. Their insights link together theories from neighbouring areas, giving constructive feedback on the lessons they've gained from work in the environment and their contributions back to the subject. Review Citations:

Choice 06/01/2012 (EAN 9780415679848, Hardcover)

Choice 06/01/2012 (EAN 9780415679855, Paperback)

Contributor Bio:  Bell, Simon written and photographed by Simon Bell and George Fischer