Is PLHRT 2010, a course taught by Emily Detrick, horticulture director at the Cornell Botanic Gardens.
Gives horticulture students a chance to explore the world of art …
… And art students a chance to discover the world of horticulture.
Helps students from all disciplines consider plants as the subject of art, as well as a material and artform.
Takes an experiential, hands-on approach in class.

Experiences include:

Exploring a diversity of approaches to using or depicting plants in or as art.
In-class writing, reflecting, group work, hands-on experiences.
Sessions at the Johnson Museum and elsewhere on campus.
Presentations by visiting artists.
Creative projects to explore a topic in-depth.
Reflective writing, and review of other student’s writing, offers a chance to expand learning. As John Dewey said, we learn not just from experience, but from reflecting on experience…

For more information:

Featured works from student projects in the cases, west wing, first floor, Plant Science Building.