Curriculum subject

History of Architecture

Subject
Subject code	AAP418
Subject name	History of Architecture
Credit points	3 ECTS
Grading method	Exam
Subject program

Curriculum subject
Curriculum	2018 RA
Study year	1
Semester	Spring semester
Subject type	Mandatory

Subject loads
Lecture	32

General description
The history of architecture (part I) gives an overview of the history of architecture from the prehistoric time to the end of Middle Age. The course also looks into the Estonian architectural history of the corresponding time.

General aim
To create basics in order to orientate in architectural discipline. To give structured general knowledge about the architectural history. To understand the development of visual art-culture as well as how to observe and evaluate architectural monuments.

Aim
Students - obtains knowledge about architectural history and understands architectural development of historical periods; - knows mentalities and styles of each historical periods and understands their relationship; - is able to find differences and similarities in different countries and histrical periods; - knows important buildings of periods and can analyse historical and stylistic point of view; - understands the social role of the profession and ethics of architect as well as respect designed environment.

Form description
Lectures, homeworks, assignments in classes

Literature
1. H.Sisask, Lühikursus arhitektuuriajaloost. Tallinna Tehnikakõrgkool, 2003 2. Gympel, Arhitektuuri ajalugu. Antiikajast tänapäevani, Tallinn, 2006 3. Gootika. Arhitektuur. Skulptuur. Maalikunst. Tallinn, 2007 4. D.Stancliffe, Kirikuarhitektuur. Tallinn, 2010 5. H.Matve, Ehitus läbi aegade, Tallinn 1979 6. J.Maiste, Eesti kunsti lugu, Tallinn, 2007 7. H.Honour, J.Fleming. World History of Art. 2005

Evaluation methods
Seminars, homeworks, written and oral exam

Current rounds
None