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History of Art and Architecture I
Kunst- und Architekturgeschichte I
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Abstract
Introduction and outline concerning the history of art and architecture from the late middle ages to Mannerism.Outline of the history of architecture in classical antiquity (Greece, Etruscan and Rome).
Objective
Acquirement of basic knowledge of the history of art and architecture, resp. of methodical basic knowledge of historical working.
Content
The material dealt with in the first section of the lecture encompasses the beginnings and expression of post-medieval architecture and art in Europe. Particular emphasis is laid upon Renaissance and Baroque architecture in Italy, France and Germany. 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 completes the historical outline of antique architecture and gives a synchronous overview of antique building types or building functions as well as different aspects of civil engineering and building organization.
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General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC , DS
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- end-of-semester examination
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture |
Kunst- und Architekturgeschichte I
Donnerstag 12.45 bis 14.30 h: Prof. A. Tönnesmann;
Donnerstag 14.45 bis 15.30 h:Dr. Chr. Höcker
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3 h weekly |