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History and Theory of Architecture VI (Ursprung)

Architekturgeschichte und -theorie VI (Ursprung)

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Philip Ursprung
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:39:01

Abstract

History of Art and Architecture since the 1970s

Objective

Knowledge of the history of art and architecture since the 1970s. Sensibility for historical processes and for the concepts in the realm of visual culture.

Content

The two-semester course offers an introduction to the history of modern and contemporary art and architecture since ca. 1970. Motivated by questions of the current discourse, central topics and exemplary works of art and architecture are discussed. Concepts such as "labor", "economy", "experience", "research", "nature", "diversity" or "surface" are used to focus on specific historical developments and connections. Art and architecture is considered as a field of cultural change as well as an indicator of social, economic, and political conflicts which in turn helps to understand historical dynamics.

Resources

Lecture Notes

A video documentation of the lecture class is available.

Literature

Required reading will be announced in the class and on the website of the chair.

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 120 minutes
Aids
keine

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Architekturgeschichte und -theorie VI (Ursprung)
Keine Lehrveranstaltungen am 21.3.2024 (Seminarwoche) und in den letzten beiden Semesterwochen (s. Raumbelegungen!).
  • Thu 13:45-15:30 (HIL E 4)
2 h weekly

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