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Special Questions in History of Art and Architecture: Architecture in the Expanded Field
Spezialfragen zur Kunst- und Architekturgeschichte: Architektur im erweiterten Feld
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Abstract
This seminar will explore contemporary architecture through the lens of its ever expanding field, taking as a starting point the view that we "both do and do not know" what architecture is. Together we will discuss texts, visit workspaces and have conversations with practitioners who work at the interfaces of architecture, art and other disciplines.
Objective
This course aims to sharpen critical reading and thinking skills. Students should come away clearer about their position on the contemporary contours and potentials of architecture.
Content
Adapting our course title from Rosalind Krauss's prominent essay on sculpture (1979) but not strictly following its argument, we will pay special attention to ways that architecture intersects with art (and other disciplines), whether through direct collaboration, cross-referencing, role-swapping, or the engagement of parallel topics or methods. A series of conversations with internationally known practitioners who work at the interfaces of architecture, art and other disciplines will form the basis of our discussions. In addition, we will visit relevant locations and read and discuss texts from the fields of history and theory. In probing architecture along its peripheries, or even from an outside perspective looking in, this seminar seeks to expand insights into what architecture is, or might be, today.
Resources
Literature
Literature will be provided at the start of the semester. Texts will be in german and english language.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| seminar |
Spezialfragen zur Kunst- und Architekturgeschichte: Architektur im erweiterten Feld
Does not take place this semester.
Keine Lehrveranstaltung am 22. Oktober (Seminarwoche) sowie in den beiden letzten Semesterwochen (vor Schlussabgaben).
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No time listed | 2 h weekly |