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History of Architecture

Subject
Subject code AAP419
Subject name History of Architecture
Credit points 3 ECTS
Grading method Exam
Curriculum subject
Curriculum 2015 RA
Study year 2
Semester Fall semester
Subject type Mandatory
General description
The history of architecture (part II) gives an overview of the history of architecture from the 15th till the 19th Century.
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. J.Gympel. Arhitektuuri ajalugu antiikajast tänapäevani. Koolibri, 2006
3. H.Honour, J. Fleming. A World History of Art. Laurence King Publishing, 2005
4. Eesti kunsti ajalugu 2. 15201770. Eesti Kunstiakadeemia. (valitud peatükid).
Evaluation methods
Seminars, homeworks, written and oral exam
Current rounds
None
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