The full sessions are available through TV URJC:
- 16 October: https://tv.urjc.es/video/68f427b48388992ed1635172
- 17 October: https://tv.urjc.es/video/68f4ea3583889940f3794cdb
Professors Nuria Morère and Helena Domínguez also spoke about the seminar in Aranjuez Wave. The interview can be heard through our LinkedIn profile: part 1 y Part 2.
On 16 and October 17 took place in the Aranjuez campus el International seminar “Historic Gardens, Cultural Heritage and Tourism”, addressed by Nuria Morère Molinero, professor in the area of Ancient HistoryIt also had the collaboration for the organization with the researcher Ana Galisteo Chico (Modern History area) , the Secretary from the seminar and the teacher Helena Dominguez del Triunfo (Ancient History area).
The seminar, which has been made possible thanks to the drive and organization of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, had the presence of the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Mr. Miguel Ángel Esparza Torres, which carried out the opening of the sessions, pointing to the interest what is the unification of broad viewpoints and interestsyes, in a series of events that included history (ancient, modern, art history), literature, . y He also highlighted his celebration at the Aranjuez headquarters as the best way to combining work and studyOn the one hand, with the possibility of enjoy the surroundings what does the historic center of Aranjuez and its gardensdeclared Heritage awarded by the UNESCO.
The seminar had approximately 65 attendees of various gradesas the History, Art History and Cultural Heritage, Tourism, Fine Arts and various double degrees with these qualifications. They therefore participated, students from the Aranjuez and Fuenlabrada Campuses, Thanks to the collaboration of the Faculty of Arts and Humanitiess, which enabled a free bus for student transfer between both campusesfacilitating this meeting between them. In addition, they attended teachers, neighbors of Aranjuez y professionals who work for the campaigns de National Heritage Historic Gardens.
On the first day they introduced themselves several presentations: the Professor Nuria Morère (URJC) talked about Gardens and architecture in the Roman villas of Gaul, la Dr. Chiara Romano (UB) proposed a methodology for the digital reconstruction of Roman gardens, Professor Lluis Pons and doctoral candidate Jordi Martín (UB) They talked about the Egyptian influence on Roman gardens and Professor Irene Mañas (UNED) on Image of the garden in Roman painting and mosaicAfter a brief break in which the Faculty of Arts and Humanities invited attendees to a coffee in the pleasant inner courtyard of San Carlos HospitalThe days continued with the Presentations by Dr. Katia Hueso (ICAI) on the role of parks and gardens as educational spaces, Professor Helena Domínguez (URJC) on gardens in the ancient Assyrian and Persian worldwhich were followed by two Presentations by two representatives of National Heritage: Mr. Ángel Muñoz (Head of the Department of Gardens and Forests) talked about the conservation of the historic gardens of the Community of Madrid y Ms. Yolanda Bruna Narbona (Landscape Technical Engineer) detailed the artworks connections in eThe newly opened garden of the Pavilions of Aranjuez and its meticulous restoration, which has been carried out following the original design of Pablo Boutelou in the 19th centuryAfter the lunch break, some 30 attendees were able to attend a guided tour of the Palace of Aranjuez.
In second day, Professor Félix Labrador (URJC) presented the gardens of the Royal Site of Florida, la Professor Ana Esther Santamaría (URJC) spoke about the artificial nature of nature, using the case of the Fontainebleau forest as an example. and the Professor Sergio Román (URJC) presented a proposal for the digital reconstruction of the Garden of the Island of AranjuezAfter the coffee break, in the second session the Landscape of Light de Madrid (UNESCO World Heritage Site) , the space for society and tourism by the Professor Laura Fuentes (URJC), Whereas the Professor José María Martínez (URJC) he spoke about the literary gardens of ModernismThe seminar concluded with the Remote presentation by Ms. Carmen María Ramos (Executive Director of the UNESCO Chair in Cultural Tourism of Buenos Aires), with an inspiring talk about the gardens of Victoria Ocampo's house in Buenos Aires.
In this way, the Faculty of Arts and Humanities It highlights the study of the origin, development, and influence of historic gardens throughout history.as well as his relevance to the enjoyment of citizenship. The grounds, living spaces, places where memory, culture and sustainable tourism converge.
The Faculty of Arts and Humanities extends its gratitude to the speakers and collaborators, especially to the management of the Aranjuez Campus and to the IT and audiovisual technicians for their collaboration.