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The Art of Memory: Territory and Architecture

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AR-154: Environmental history and theories I

Le cours vise a familiariser les etudiants avec l'histoire de l'environnement et des paysages, et avec la maniere dont les preoccupations environnementales amenent a repenser aujourd'hui le sens et les principes de l'architecture et des disciplines de pr ...

Description

This lecture delves into the art of memory, exploring its origins in ancient Greece and Rome, its transmission to Europe, and its significance in aiding memorization through the manipulation of images. It also discusses the relationship between architecture, territory, and landscape, highlighting the critical role of town planning in shaping urban spaces. The presentation covers the evolution of landscape thinking, the impact of historical circumstances on urban development, and the contributions of landscape architects in redefining urban environments. Additionally, it examines the mnemonic techniques of 'places' and 'images' used in the art of memory, emphasizing the importance of a well-exercised memory in the pre-printing era.

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Sébastien Jacques Marie Marot

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Urban planning, also known as town planning, city planning, regional planning, or rural planning, is a technical and political process that is focused on the development and design of land use and the built environment, including air, water, and the infrastructure passing into and out of urban areas, such as transportation, communications, and distribution networks and their accessibility.

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Urban sprawl (also known as suburban sprawl or urban encroachment) is defined as "the spreading of urban developments (such as houses and shopping centers) on undeveloped land near a city". Urban sprawl has been described as the unrestricted growth in many urban areas of housing, commercial development, and roads over large expanses of land, with little concern for urban planning. In addition to describing a special form of urbanization, the term also relates to the social and environmental consequences associated with this development.

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