Learn about the Oriental Garden
The Chinese Garden and the Japanese Garden are focused on contemplation, stillness and silence.
In this online course you will learn about the Oriental Garden – the Chinese Garden and the Japanese Garden, their origins and evolution and their main elements and symbolism
Language: English.
Oriental garden is built according to the existing topography, vegetation and climate, without being bound by rigid, symmetrical forms.
Their main foundation is the worship of nature and they were created with a vision of a garden focused on contemplation, stillness and silence.
The Orient differs from the West in terms of culture, philosophies, beliefs and, consequently, ways of living. These differences are reflected in the study, planning and construction of gardens.
Online course with international certificate Oriental Garden – Chinese and Japanese Garden
The price of the course includes 24-hour unlimited access to:
- Lessons for each topic in the program
- Links and bibliography
- Presentations
- Assessment (1 final quiz)
- Certificate.
Who should take the Oriental Garden online course
Historians
Art Historians
Landscape designers
However, it is also suitable for anyone interested in these topics.
There are no access requirements.
How it works
Course structure – Oriental Garden
1 – Introduction to the Oriental Garden
Oriental philosophy and its influence on garden design
2 – The Oriental Garden – Chinese Garden
The origin and evolution of the Chinese garden
The origin of the Chinese garden
The composition of the Chinese garden
The elements of the Chinese garden
Plant Species in the Chinese Garden
3 – The Oriental Garden – Japanese Garden
Origin and evolution of Japanese garden
The Primitive Garden
Shinden Garden
Pure Land Garden
Zen Garden
Tea Garden
Walking Gardens | Landscape Gardens
Tsuboniwa Gardens
Main elements in a Japanese Garden
Plants in a Japanese Garden