HEN660 Environmental aesthetics

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2017
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Barbora Černík Bakošová (lecturer)
Mgr. Kateřina Pařízková (lecturer)
doc. Mgr. Karel Stibral, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Bohuslav Binka, Ph.D.
Department of Environmental Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Ing. Veronika Išová
Supplier department: Department of Environmental Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Thu 9:45–11:15 U34
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/20, only registered: 0/20, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/20
Course objectives
Seminar is focused on the topics of diverse current approaches to aesthetic appreciation of nature. We will concentrate mainly on philosophical environmental aesthetics, relation of environmental art and nature and natural scientific interpretation of aesthetic phenomena in nature. Student will approach the topics through different methods - by reading texts, participation in discussions and also through practical exercises, field trip and presentations. Seminar follows thematically HEN 440 Aesthetic Appreciation of Nature, but passing the subject is not compulsory for successful finalisation of this seminar, even if attending is highly recommended. In this seminar you will also become acquainted with texts needed for final essay for HEN 440.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction. Scientific (biological) interpretation of aesthetic phenomena in nature and origins of aesthetic appreciation. 2. Rediscovery of natural beauty in philosophical aesthetics in second half of the 20th century. 3. Basics of environmental aesthetics – Allen Carlson 4 Do we need scientific facts to appreciate nature? 5. The term "environment" and aesthetics 6. Scientific concepts of aesthetic appreciation of landscape 7. Evaluation of landscape character and landscape aesthetics in practice 8. Bio art - living organisms and biology (transgenic organisms, half living tissues etc.) in 20th and 21st century art - aesthetic and ethical questions 9. Current environmental art and aesthetics of nature 10. Engaged environmental aesthetic – between politics and aesthetic 11. Aesthetic challenges in the city (specificity of city environment) – field trip 12. Current art and nature - conclusion, exercise 13. Finalisation of seminar
Literature
  • Nature, aesthetics, and environmentalism : from beauty to duty. Edited by Allen Carlson - Sheila Lintott. New York: Columbia University Press, 2008, ix, 458. ISBN 9780231138871. URL info
  • CARLSON, Allen. Aesthetics and the environment : the appreciation of nature, art and architecture. 1st pub. London: Routledge, 2000, xxi, 247. ISBN 041530105X. info
Teaching methods (in Czech)
Teoretická příprava, diskuse, terénní cvičení.
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Aktivní účast na seminářích, 70% přítomnost.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught only once.
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