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Lecturer(s)
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Kučera Tomáš, doc. RNDr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Content of lectures: The course will feature individual lectures covering the historical development of gardens (from monastery to landscape gardens), garden morphology illustrated through South Bohemian examples, international influences, regional variations, restoration methods, and the impact of historical gardens/parks on the design of residential greenery. Course outline: 1?2. Dendrological Excursion. A guided walk through the university campus and Stromovka Park, focusing on ornamental and utilitarian tree species. 3. From Monastery to Landscape Garden. Exploring the evolution of historical gardens?from enclosed gardens to landscapes?highlighting garden morphology through South Bohemian examples. 4. Lednice?Valtice and Veltrusy. Comparing two of the Czech Republic?s largest landscape compositions, showcasing their distinct yet interconnected sources of inspiration. 5. The Czech Loire. Examining the parks of the Moravian ravine and the Silesian ring within the broader context of Czech aristocratic landscapes. 6. A Dendrologist 100 Years Ago. A look into historical arboretas and the plant assortments curated by early dendrologists. 7. Collection Parks and Biocultural Diversity. Understanding the role of collection parks in preserving biocultural heritage?and the alarming rate at which they are vanishing outside formal arboretas. 8. Restoration of Historical Gardens. Assessing the current condition of historical gardens/parks through examples of both successful and problematic restoration efforts. 9. The Structural Plan. How trees define structure, herbs add beauty, and small architectural elements enrich the character of garden landscapes. 10. Urban Greenery. A study of city parks and cemeteries, with emphasis on their plant compositions and its ecological role. 11. Cross-Border Inspirations. Exploring significant landscape compositions in neighboring countries: Bad Muskau (Germany), the Jelenia Góra Basin (Poland), Schönbrunn (Austria), and Fertőd (Hungary). 12?13. Student Presentations. Showcasing student research and creative projects developed throughout the course.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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- Class attendance
- 39 hours per semester
- Preparation for classes
- 10 hours per semester
- Preparation for exam
- 40 hours per semester
- Preparation for credit
- 6 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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Historical gardens have traditionally been valued primarily for their cultural and historical significance, but they also hold important interest for nature conservation. This biocultural heritage is often overlooked and is gradually disappearing due to ongoing restoration and revitalization efforts, as well as the natural aging of the structures.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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unspecified
To earn course credit, students must submit completed protocols from the practical exercises. To pass the final exam, students must achieve at least 70% of the total points on the written test.
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Recommended literature
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