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B002294 - HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE AND OF THE TERRITORY
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Academic Year 2019-20
Coorte 2017 - 3-years First Cycle Degree (DM 270/04) in HISTORY OF ARCHAEOLOGY, FINE ARTS, ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES
Course year
Third year - First Semester
Belonging Department
History, Archaeology, Geography, Fine and Performing Arts (SAGAS)
Course Type
Single education field course
Scientific Area
ICAR/18 - HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE
Credits
6
Teaching Hours
36
Teaching Term
12/09/2019 ⇒ 13/12/2019
Attendance required
Yes
Type of Evaluation
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B002294 - STORIA DELL'ARCHITETTURA E DEL TERRITORIO
3-years First Cycle Degree (DM 270/04) in HISTORY OF ARCHAEOLOGY, FINE ARTS, ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES
Curriculum BENI ARTISTICI
B002294 - STORIA DELL'ARCHITETTURA E DEL TERRITORIO
3-years First Cycle Degree (DM 270/04) in HISTORY OF ARCHAEOLOGY, FINE ARTS, ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES
Curriculum BENI ARTISTICI
Teaching Language
Italian
Course Content
The language of architecture: terms for describing historic architecture; Materials of architecture: stone, brick, wood, and mortar; "Reading" architecture: Drawings from medieval to Baroque; the relationship between architecture and the urban or rural context; The representativeness of architecture; Architect and patron; Historic construction sites; The evolution of architectural styles: religious architecture; civil architecture; the villa; Architecture without an architect; restoration.
Suggested readings (Search our library's catalogue)
For attendees: lectures, topical seminars for further depth given by professor.
For non-attendees: study of general texts (textbooks of the Scuole Superiori) integrated with specialized readings listed in the reference bibliography.
Manuali
- G. Cricco, F.P. Di Teodoro, Itinerario nell'arte. Versione maior (per i licei scientifici), Bologna 2005 (o edizioni successivie)
- G. Fossi, E. Ferretti et al., Arte viva Plus, corso di storia dell'arte per i Licei Scientifici, Giunti Editori, prima ed. 2012.
La bibliografia di base consigliata per la preparazione dell'esame per i non frequentanti è costituita dai seguenti testi:
Manuali
- G. Cricco, F.P. Di Teodoro, Itinerario nell'arte. Versione maior (per i licei scientifici), Bologna 2005 (o edizioni successivie)
- G. Fossi, E. Ferretti et al., Arte viva Plus, corso di storia dell'arte per i Licei Scientifici, Giunti Editori, prima ed. 2012.
Testi di approfondimento
- J. Ackerman, La villa: forma e ideologia, Milano, Einaudi, 1992
- R. Bechmann, Le radici delle cattedrali, Casale Monferrato, Marietti, 1984
- W. Lotz, Architettura in Italia: 1500-1600, Milano, Rizzoli, 1997.
- P. Gros, L' architettura romana. Dagli inizi del III secolo a. C. alla fine dell'alto impero. I monumenti pubblici, Milano, Longanesi, 2001.
- N. Pevsner, J. Fleming, H. Honour, Dizionario di architettura, Torino, Einaudi, 2005 (o edizioni successive).
- G. Morolli, Le membra degli ornamenti: sussidiario illustrato degli ordini architettonici con un glossario dei principali termini classici e classicistici, Firenze, Alinea, 1986
- R. Recht, Il disegno d'architettura. Origine e funzioni, Milano, Jaca Book 2001
- M.P. Sette, Il restauro in architettura: quadro storico, Torino, UTET, 2001
For non-attendees: study of general texts (textbooks of the Scuole Superiori) integrated with specialized readings listed in the reference bibliography.
Manuali
- G. Cricco, F.P. Di Teodoro, Itinerario nell'arte. Versione maior (per i licei scientifici), Bologna 2005 (o edizioni successivie)
- G. Fossi, E. Ferretti et al., Arte viva Plus, corso di storia dell'arte per i Licei Scientifici, Giunti Editori, prima ed. 2012.
La bibliografia di base consigliata per la preparazione dell'esame per i non frequentanti è costituita dai seguenti testi:
Manuali
- G. Cricco, F.P. Di Teodoro, Itinerario nell'arte. Versione maior (per i licei scientifici), Bologna 2005 (o edizioni successivie)
- G. Fossi, E. Ferretti et al., Arte viva Plus, corso di storia dell'arte per i Licei Scientifici, Giunti Editori, prima ed. 2012.
Testi di approfondimento
- J. Ackerman, La villa: forma e ideologia, Milano, Einaudi, 1992
- R. Bechmann, Le radici delle cattedrali, Casale Monferrato, Marietti, 1984
- W. Lotz, Architettura in Italia: 1500-1600, Milano, Rizzoli, 1997.
- P. Gros, L' architettura romana. Dagli inizi del III secolo a. C. alla fine dell'alto impero. I monumenti pubblici, Milano, Longanesi, 2001.
- N. Pevsner, J. Fleming, H. Honour, Dizionario di architettura, Torino, Einaudi, 2005 (o edizioni successive).
- G. Morolli, Le membra degli ornamenti: sussidiario illustrato degli ordini architettonici con un glossario dei principali termini classici e classicistici, Firenze, Alinea, 1986
- R. Recht, Il disegno d'architettura. Origine e funzioni, Milano, Jaca Book 2001
- M.P. Sette, Il restauro in architettura: quadro storico, Torino, UTET, 2001
Learning Objectives
This course supplies a foundation for the study of the history of architecture with monographic lessons on themes across time periods, from the Roman era to the Baroque. The objective is for the student to acquire specific skills in relation to the following aspects of architectural history and its context: architectural periods; technical terms and a basic knowledge of materials and finishes of historic architecture as well as building techniques and the organization of historic construction sites; capacity to read contemporary architectural drawings and modern architectural plans; identification of categories and characteristics of historic architecture; the relationship between architecture and the urban or rural context; and principles of the theory of architectural restoration in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Teaching Methods
For attendees: lectures, topical seminars for further depth
For non-attendees: study of general texts (textbooks of the Scuole Superiori) integrated with specialized readings listed in the reference bibliography.
For non-attendees: study of general texts (textbooks of the Scuole Superiori) integrated with specialized readings listed in the reference bibliography.
Type of Assessment
For the attendees: oral examination, verifying knowledge of the topics presented in the course. Furthermore, the student will present research on a theme selected with the teacher, describing the conclusions of a brief written essay to be submitted at least two weeks before the date of the final exam.
- For non-attendees: oral examination on the topics indicated in the programme. In order to pass the examination, the student must demonstrate achieving the general objectives of the course; specifically, the student must demonstrate a non-superficial knowledge of the following subjects:
1. The language of architecture: architectural orders and their components
2. The language of architecture: types of vaults; floor and roof structures; foundations, fenestration and the organization of the facade; and the distribution of horizontal and vertical elements
3. Materials of historic architecture: stone
4. Materials of historic architecture: brick, wood, and mortar
5. "Reading" architecture. Drawing within a period context
6. "Reading" architecture. Drawing (from medieval to Baroque)
7. The evolution of architectural styles: religious architecture
8. The evolution of architectural styles: civil architecture
9. The evolution of architectural styles: the villa
10. Architectural restoration in the 19th and 20th centuries.
- For non-attendees: oral examination on the topics indicated in the programme. In order to pass the examination, the student must demonstrate achieving the general objectives of the course; specifically, the student must demonstrate a non-superficial knowledge of the following subjects:
1. The language of architecture: architectural orders and their components
2. The language of architecture: types of vaults; floor and roof structures; foundations, fenestration and the organization of the facade; and the distribution of horizontal and vertical elements
3. Materials of historic architecture: stone
4. Materials of historic architecture: brick, wood, and mortar
5. "Reading" architecture. Drawing within a period context
6. "Reading" architecture. Drawing (from medieval to Baroque)
7. The evolution of architectural styles: religious architecture
8. The evolution of architectural styles: civil architecture
9. The evolution of architectural styles: the villa
10. Architectural restoration in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Course program
Course contents
This course supplies a foundation for the study of the history of architecture with monographic lessons on themes across time periods, from the Roman era to the Baroque. The objective is for the student to acquire specific skills in relation to the following aspects of architectural history and its context: architectural periods; technical terms and a basic knowledge of materials and finishes of historic architecture as well as building techniques and the organization of historic construction sites; capacity to read contemporary architectural drawings and modern architectural plans; identification of categories and characteristics of historic architecture; the relationship between architecture and the urban or rural context; and principles of the theory of architectural restoration in the 19th and 20th centuries.
The topics addressed in the course are summarized as follows:
• The language of architecture: terms for describing historic architecture
• Materials of historic architecture: stone
• Materials of historic architecture: brick, wood, and mortar
• "Reading" architecture. Drawing within a period context
• "Reading" architecture. Drawing (from medieval to Baroque)
• The relationship between architecture and the urban or rural context
• The representativeness of architecture
• Architect and patron
• Historic construction sites
• The evolution of architectural styles: religious architecture
• The evolution of architectural styles: civil architecture
• The evolution of architectural styles: the villa
• Architecture without an architect
• Architectural restoration (19th–20th centuries).
Teaching methods
For attendees: lectures, topical seminars for further depth
For non-attendees: study of general texts (textbooks of the Scuole Superiori) integrated with specialized readings listed in the reference bibliography.
Assessment methods
- For the attendees: oral examination, verifying knowledge of the topics presented in the course. Furthermore, the student will present research on a theme selected with the teacher, describing the conclusions of a brief written essay to be submitted at least two weeks before the date of the final exam.
- For non-attendees: oral examination on the topics indicated in the programme. In order to pass the examination, the student must demonstrate achieving the general objectives of the course; specifically, the student must demonstrate a non-superficial knowledge of the following subjects:
1. The language of architecture: architectural orders and their components
2. The language of architecture: types of vaults; floor and roof structures; foundations, fenestration and the organization of the facade; and the distribution of horizontal and vertical elements
3. Materials of historic architecture: stone
4. Materials of historic architecture: brick, wood, and mortar
5. "Reading" architecture. Drawing within a period context
6. "Reading" architecture. Drawing (from medieval to Baroque)
7. The evolution of architectural styles: religious architecture
8. The evolution of architectural styles: civil architecture
9. The evolution of architectural styles: the villa
10. Architectural restoration in the 19th and 20th centuries.
This course supplies a foundation for the study of the history of architecture with monographic lessons on themes across time periods, from the Roman era to the Baroque. The objective is for the student to acquire specific skills in relation to the following aspects of architectural history and its context: architectural periods; technical terms and a basic knowledge of materials and finishes of historic architecture as well as building techniques and the organization of historic construction sites; capacity to read contemporary architectural drawings and modern architectural plans; identification of categories and characteristics of historic architecture; the relationship between architecture and the urban or rural context; and principles of the theory of architectural restoration in the 19th and 20th centuries.
The topics addressed in the course are summarized as follows:
• The language of architecture: terms for describing historic architecture
• Materials of historic architecture: stone
• Materials of historic architecture: brick, wood, and mortar
• "Reading" architecture. Drawing within a period context
• "Reading" architecture. Drawing (from medieval to Baroque)
• The relationship between architecture and the urban or rural context
• The representativeness of architecture
• Architect and patron
• Historic construction sites
• The evolution of architectural styles: religious architecture
• The evolution of architectural styles: civil architecture
• The evolution of architectural styles: the villa
• Architecture without an architect
• Architectural restoration (19th–20th centuries).
Teaching methods
For attendees: lectures, topical seminars for further depth
For non-attendees: study of general texts (textbooks of the Scuole Superiori) integrated with specialized readings listed in the reference bibliography.
Assessment methods
- For the attendees: oral examination, verifying knowledge of the topics presented in the course. Furthermore, the student will present research on a theme selected with the teacher, describing the conclusions of a brief written essay to be submitted at least two weeks before the date of the final exam.
- For non-attendees: oral examination on the topics indicated in the programme. In order to pass the examination, the student must demonstrate achieving the general objectives of the course; specifically, the student must demonstrate a non-superficial knowledge of the following subjects:
1. The language of architecture: architectural orders and their components
2. The language of architecture: types of vaults; floor and roof structures; foundations, fenestration and the organization of the facade; and the distribution of horizontal and vertical elements
3. Materials of historic architecture: stone
4. Materials of historic architecture: brick, wood, and mortar
5. "Reading" architecture. Drawing within a period context
6. "Reading" architecture. Drawing (from medieval to Baroque)
7. The evolution of architectural styles: religious architecture
8. The evolution of architectural styles: civil architecture
9. The evolution of architectural styles: the villa
10. Architectural restoration in the 19th and 20th centuries.