This presentation draws on the work of Jochen Bockemühl, whose pioneering approach to place and landscape studies is informed by both J. W. Goethe and Rudolf Steiner. Bockemühl, in employing the fundamental principles of Goethe’s work, further enhanced his approach through Steiner’s meditative indications. Bockemühl considered his approach to be a ‘holistic mode of observation’. In his Awakening to Landscape, Bockemühl proposes that “A holistic study of nature begins' by gaining further experience in moving from phenomenon to inner vision and then makes this its guide in turning the eye back to the phenomenon.” There are three stages implicit in Bockemühl’s articulation; three stages that form a continuum. These are (1) studying the phenomenon, (2) moving from the phenomenon to inner vision, and (3) turning the eye back to the phenomenon. This presentation explores the stages of this iterative cycle in relation to the question of place.

All are welcome.

Simon Reakes, MSc

Simon is currently undertaking doctoral study at the Royal Holloway University of London exploring Genius Loci and contemporary methods of Goethean inquiry

Venue: The Field Centre

Entrance: £ donation on the door