The two-semester course offers an introduction to the history and theory of architecture from the industrial revolution up to now. Based on current questions a variety of case studies will be discussed.
Objective
The aim is to give an overview on crucial events, works of art, buildings and theories since the beginning of the 19th century up to now. The course should enhance the comprehension of historical and theoretical issues, and allow the students to localize their own practice within a broader historical context.
Content
The subject of this lecture course is the history and theory of architecture since the beginning of the 19th century up to now. It examines the architectural answers to the changing technical inventions and social practices. Consequently, the focus will be less on individual architects or buildings than on various themes that determined the architecture of the period.
A repetition date will be offered in the first two weeks of the semester immediately consecutive.
Admission requirement
Ausschliesslich D-ARCH-Austauschstudierende und Studierende anderer Departemente, die die Vorlesung als GESS-Fach belegt haben. NICHT für Masterstudierende D-ARCH; sie können sich die Vorlesung nicht als GESS-Fach anrechnen lassen!
Additional information on mode of examination
Die mündliche Einzelprüfung (Dauer 30 Minuten) findet zwischen dem 22. Mai und dem 23. Juni 2017 statt. Das genaue Prüfungsdatum wird von der Professur mitgeteilt.
If the course unit is part of an examination block, the credits are allocated for the successful completion of the whole block. This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding.