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063-0803-25L 1 Credits MSC D-ARCH

History and Theory in Architecture IX:Vulcan's Workshop: Architecture and its Myths

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Abstract

The Roman God Vulcan, God of fire, volcans and metalwork has inspired the imagination since Antiquity. In view of an exhibition curated by Linda Schädler, Berit Seidel and Philip Ursprung at the Graphische Sammlung, the lecture will discuss various issues, ranging from labor, geology, travel, and, of course, art and architecture. It is held by Linda Schädler and Philip Ursprung.

Objective

Increase knowledge of contemporary and historical discourse on architecture, art and the ground. Increase knowledge on planning an exbhition.

Content

The Roman God Vulcan, God of fire, volcans and metalwork has inspired the imagination since Antiquity. In view of an exhibition curated by Linda Schädler, Berit Seidel and Philip Ursprung at the Graphische Sammlung, the lecture will discuss various issues, ranging from labor, geology, travel, and, of course, art and architecture. It is held by Linda Schädler and Philip Ursprung.

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General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture History and Theory in Architecture IX: Vulcan's Workshop: Architecture and its Myths
No course on 24.10.2025 (seminar week) and in the last two semester weeks (final critiques).
  • Fri 08:00-08:45 (HIL E 1)
1 h weekly

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