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051-0312-00L 3 Credits BSC , DS D-GESS , D-ARCH

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History of Art and Architecture II

Kunst- und Architekturgeschichte II

Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Andreas Tönnesmann, Dr. Daniela Mondini, Dr. Isabel Ariane Haupt

Examiners: Prof. Dr. Andreas Tönnesmann, Dr. Christoph Höcker, PD Dr. Matthias Noell

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Abstract

Introduction and outline concerning the history of art and architecture from the Baroque period to the beginning of the modern era.Introduction and outline concerning the history of art and architecture of the Middle Ages.

Objective

Acquirement of basic knowledge of the history of art and architecture, resp. of methodical basic knowledge of historical working.

Content

In the fourth semester, the primary tendencies in architecture since the Enlightenment will be discussed profoundly. These include Neo-classicism, 19th century Historicism and the reform movement at the Turn-of-the-Century. In addition to communicating basic knowledge of the history of architecture by examples of the most important buildings of every epoch, another aim of the lecture will be to show the correlation between architectural concepts and cultural, political and social general framework. This second section of the lecture proivides a historical outline of medieval art and architecture and gives an overview of building types.

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Lecture Notes

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General Information

Language: German
Levels: BSC , DS
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: written 120 minutes
Aids: Keine

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture	Kunst- und Architekturgeschichte II	Thu 12:45-15:30 (HIL E 3)	3 h weekly

Offered In

Architecture
- 4. Semester
  - 4. Course of Study: Humanities and Social Sciences
Humanities, Social and Political Sciences (In order to be awarded credits, please register under "Pflichtwahlfach GESS"!. The language courses are offered by the ETH and University of Zurich Language Center.)
- History and Philosophy of Knowledge
  - Art and Music
Compulsory Electives GESS (Categorically all students at ETH Zurich are required to obtain 8 credit points (ECTS) within the frame of this elective course program throughout their studies; 6 credit points during the bachelor and 2 for the master. Some of the lectures are part of other departments’ curricula. Further information can be found in the course catalog or at the particular student offices.)
- Additional Courses in Humanities, Social and Political Sciences
  - Course Catalogue of D-ARCH
Architecture Bachelor
- Second and Third Year Basic Courses
  - Examination Block 3, 4. Semester (Students are free to take the exam either in German or in French. They may choose between LV 851-0710-00L (Übungen zum Recht) or LV 851-0712-00L (Droit public).)