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Building History I
Baugeschichte I
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Abstract
History of building from classical antiquity to modernity: building types, constructions, forms, with particular reference to functional issues such as flexibility of use, statics, durability.
Objective
Participants know the fundamentals of building history, including landmark monuments of each era, key historic constructions and forms. They are able to "read" a historic building and to relate it to building history.
Content
Building history I covers the period from classical Greek antiquity to Gothic architecture. The principal topics include construction issues such as Greek megalithic buidling, Roman mortar-and-rubble construction, and Gothic rationalism of vaulted architecture. Within the Vitruvian and Albertian triad of firmitas, utilitas and venustas, we focus on the first two topics, whereas the last topic (deciphering the "meaning" of architecture) stands at the heart of the "architectural history" lectures.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Lecture slides are provided for download.The lecture will be recorded a priori. During normal lecture times, questions can be put online. Lecure notes will be provided (in German!)
Literature
Will be announced during the lectures.
Learning Materials (Links)
- Main link
- Information
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 45 minutes
- Aids
- None
Course Components
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Baugeschichte I
Keine Lehrveranstaltung am 23.10. (Seminarwoche) sowie am 11. und 18.12.2020 (vor Schlussabgaben).
Die genauen Unterrichtszeiten von ONLINE - Veranstaltungen werden von den Dozierenden kommuniziert.
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2 h weekly |