We will read and create a public-space to discuss nature and its representation within culture. We will conduct collective readings and re-presentations of the readings. You will do one independent research project at the end of class. The texts are all open and accessible, but chosen for their provocative relationship to preconceived ideas about the meaning and value of nature and place. Lippard, Lucy (1989) "The Lure of the Local" Merchant, Carolyn (2004) "Reinventing Eden" Shiva, Vandana (1997) "Biopiracy" White, Richard (1995) "The Organic Machine" Benyus, Janine (1997) "Biomimicry" Requirement: To Read Quinn, Daniel (1992) "Ishmael" over the summer.
We will read and create a public-space to discuss nature and its representation within culture. We will conduct collective readings and re-presentations of the readings. You will do one independent research project at the end of class. The texts are all open and accessible, but chosen for their provocative relationship to preconceived ideas about the meaning and value of nature and place. Lippard, Lucy (1989) "The Lure of the Local" Merchant, Carolyn (2004) "Reinventing Eden" Shiva, Vandana (1997) "Biopiracy" White, Richard (1995) "The Organic Machine" Benyus, Janine (1997) "Biomimicry" Requirement: To Read Quinn, Daniel (1992) "Ishmael" over the summer.
We will read and create a public-space to discuss nature and its representation within culture. We will conduct collective readings and re-presentations of the readings. You will do one independent research project at the end of class. The texts are all open and accessible, but chosen for their provocative relationship to preconceived ideas about the meaning and value of nature and place. Lippard, Lucy (1989) "The Lure of the Local" Merchant, Carolyn (2004) "Reinventing Eden" Shiva, Vandana (1997) "Biopiracy" White, Richard (1995) "The Organic Machine" Benyus, Janine (1997) "Biomimicry" Requirement: To Read Quinn, Daniel (1992) "Ishmael" over the summer.
