TALK AND SENSORY TOUR The Pleasure Gardens of al-Andalus

Art, science, and nature converged in the medieval Islamic pleasure gardens of al-Andalus. This engaging program delves into how landscape, architecture, and water worked together to create spaces that were both sustainable and beautiful.

Explore the diversity of herbs and spices that were cultivated in the gardens of al-Andalus and learn how the circulation of information across the medieval world supported great innovations in horticultural knowledge..

Following the presentation, join Hermann Park Conservancy staff for a stroll through McGovern Centennial Gardens to see how the timeless principles of al-Andalus continue to inspire and shape modern landscapes today.

FREE ADMISSION

McGovern Centennial Gardens, Hermann Park

5pm-7pm

1500 Hermann Dr, Houston, TX 77004

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Presented by Prof. Sara Ann Knutson 
Assistant Professor of Teaching | Chair of UBC Medieval Studies Program
Faculty of Arts | Department of History
The University of British Columbia

LEARN MORE ABOUT DR. SARA ANN KNUTSON - https://www.baytalfann.com/post/preserving-the-past-for-the-future-dr-sara-ann-knutson

In Grateful Partnership