Course: Interpretation of 19th century architecture.

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Course title Interpretation of 19th century architecture.
Course code DVU/AIASO
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Horáček Martin, doc. PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. from Baroque to Classicism: the transformation of rationality 2. between ratio and emotion: Biedermeier architecture 3. "In what style shall we build?": The search for new age style 4. architecture of Historicism: the relationship of art history and conservation and contemporary creation 5. civilization et / versus culture: architecture of the 19th century as civilization and cultural factors 6. Home and the World: International and regional aspects in the 19th century architecture 7. 19th century architecture as a developmental cycle 8. architecture as an institution: Academy - University of Technology - Art Guild

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Projection (static, dynamic)
  • Attendace - 26 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 72 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to acquaint students with key topics of the history of the 19th century architecture in Europe, with an emphasis on the Czech lands.
Deeper understanding of architecture in Central Europe in the long 19th century (1780-1914) and mastering analytical skills in relevant research.
Prerequisites
Completion of bachelor studies.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam

Oral examination of knowledge of the topics discussed.
Recommended literature
  • Ákos Moravánszky. (1988). Die Architektur der Donaumonarchie. Berlin, Wilhelm Ernst & Sohn .
  • Anthony Vilder. (2006). Claude-Nicolas Ledoux. Basel, Birkäuser ? Verlag für Architektur .
  • Gerbert Frodl (ed.). (2002). Geschichte der bildender Kunst un Österreich. 19. Jahrhundert. Berlin ? München, Prestel .
  • Hanno-Walter Kruft. (1993). Dejiny teorie architektúry. Od antiky po súčasnosť. Pallas, Bratislava .
  • Jiří Hrůza. (1977). Slovník soudobého urbanismu. Praha: Odeon.
  • Klára Benešovská a kolektiv. (2009). Velké dějiny Zemí Koruny české ? architektura. Praha. Artefactum ? Paseka .
  • Kolektiv. (2001). Dějiny českého výtvarného umění III/1-2. Praha: Academia.
  • Norbert Lynton. (1981). Umění 19. a 20. století. Praha: Artia.
  • Pavel Šopák. (2014). Vzdálené ohlasy. Moderní architektura českého Slezska ve středoevropském kontextu. Opava.
  • Pavel Zatloukal. (2001). Architektura 19. století. Katalog výstavy Deset století architektury. Praha, Správa Pražského hradu .
  • Pavel Zatloukal. (2000). Brněnská architektura 1815?1915. Brno,Obecní dům .
  • Ursula Prokop. (1994). Wien. Aufbruch zur Metropole. Geschäfts-und Wohnhäuser der Innenstadt 1910?1914. Wien, Böhlau .
  • Werner Telesko ? Richard Kurdiovsky ? Andreas Nierhaus (eds.). (2010). Die Wiener Hofburg und der Residenzbau in Mitteleuropa im 19. Jahrhundert. Monarchische Representation zwischen Ideal und Wirklichkeit. Wien, Böhlau .
  • Winfried Nerdinger a kolektiv. (1990). Revolutions Architektur. Ein Aspekt der europäischen Architektur um 1800. München: Hirmer Verlag.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): The History of Art and the Theory of Art (2015) Category: Theory and history of arts 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter