Description
Book SynopsisLucius Burckhardt (1925-2003) taught architectural theory at Kassel University and, in the 1980s, coined the term "Promenadology" or the science of Strollology and developed this into a complex and far-sighted planning and design discipline.
Given that "the landscape" as an idea only exists in our heads, Burckhardt's writings (and drawings) are not so much concerned with beautiful vistas, but focus instead on the multi-faceted interaction a simple walk-taker has with his environment. To those who observe the environment with their eyes wide open, interesting questions will arise again and again; for example, why "city" and "country" can no longer be separated so easily in the face of progressive urbanization. Or why we consider a viaduct to be beautiful, but a nuclear power station an intrusion. And also, why gardens are works of art and should therefore be appraised as such.
This book contains 28 texts by the design and planning critic, for the first time in English, with the focus on landscapes, gardens as an art form and the science of strollology.
Table of ContentsInstead of a preface: Hans Ulrich Obrist in conversation with Annemarie & Lucius Burckhardt
I. Landscape
1. Landscape Development And The Structure Of Society (1977)
2. Why Is Landscape Beautiful? (1979)
3. Ecology. Just A Fashion? (1984)
4. Nature Is Invisible (1989)
5. Nature Has Neither A Kernel Nor A Husk (1989)
6. Aesthetics And Ecology (1990)
7. Aesthetics Of The Landscape (1991)
8. Landscape Is Transitory (1994)
9. Wasteland As Context. Is There Any Such Thing As The Postmodern Landscape?
10. Landscape (1998)
II. Gardening and Garden Art
1. Gardening. An Art And A Necessity (1977)
2. No Man’s Land (1980)
3. Destroyed By Tender Loving Care (1981)
4. Reason Sleeps In The Garden (1988)
5. Gardens Are Images (1989)
6. In Nature’s Garden (1989)
7. Nature And The Garden In Classicism (1963)
8. Garden Design. Where To Next? (1981)
9. A Critique Of The Art Of Gardening (1983)
10. Perspectives From Mount Furka (1988)
11. Natura Maestra (1999)
12. Current Trends In Garden Design (1999)
III. Strollology
1. Strollological Observations On Perception Of The Environment And The Tasks Facing Our Generation (1996)
2. Strollology or The Science Of Walking//Of Taking A Walk (1995)
3. Mountaineering On Sylt (1989) Nikolaus Wyss In Conversation with Lucius Burckhardt
4. It Is A Matter Of Looking and Recognizing (1993) Thomas Fuchs In Conversation with Lucius Burckhardt
5. Strollology. A New Science (1998)
6. On Movement And Vantage Points. The Strollologist’s Experience (1999)
