From ancient times to the present day, people have used art to bring order to the natural world. In this class, we will study gardens near and far, from ancient Pompeii to the Getty Villa in Malibu, from Buddhist gardens in Japan to African-American gardens in the rural South. In addition, we will study key moments in landscape art, such as the Song Dynasty in China, the Renaissance in Italy, and Impressionism in France. Throughout our class, you will engage with the rich resources of Wellesley College and of Boston's art museums. You'll also get hands-on experience in late spring, when we will return to the campus pollinator garden that was designed and planted by students in this class in 2023. We will work together to make it an even more inviting place for people, butterflies, and bees. 

Units: 1

Max Enrollment: 15

Prerequisites: None. Open to First-Years only.

Degree Requirements: WFY - First Year Writing

Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Spring

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