History of Architecture
A.Y. 2021/2022
Learning objectives
The course aims to illustrate the historical development of Western architecture from Middle Age to XX century. Specific moments and building will be presented as case-studies in relation with the theory and critic of architecture.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding: Knowledge of Western architecture from Middle Age till today and of its connections with painting and sculpture.
Applying knowledge and understanding: Acquiring primary historical and critical skills and methods for the study, interpretation and analysis of architecture and for their contextualization.
Applying knowledge and understanding: Acquiring primary historical and critical skills and methods for the study, interpretation and analysis of architecture and for their contextualization.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Lesson period
Second semester
More specific information on the delivery modes of training activities for academic year 2021/22 will be provided over the coming months, based on the evolution of the public health situation.
Course syllabus
Title: History of Architecture from Late Antiquity to the XXth Century.
The course aims to introduce historically and critically the development of the history of Western architecture, with a focus on specific phases and buildings.
Part A: Medieval Architecture
Part B: Cross-readings
Part C: XIXth -XXth Centuries
- For a 6-CFU exam: Parts A-B.
The course aims to introduce historically and critically the development of the history of Western architecture, with a focus on specific phases and buildings.
Part A: Medieval Architecture
Part B: Cross-readings
Part C: XIXth -XXth Centuries
- For a 6-CFU exam: Parts A-B.
Prerequisites for admission
Adequate mastering of Italian language and suitable knowledge of western Art History, form Medieval to Contemporary age.
Teaching methods
Lectures, with visual and audiovisual supports (powerpoint)
Teaching Resources
PART A -R. Krautheimer, Architettura sacra paleocristiana e medievale, Torino 1993 e ediz. successive (Bollati Boringhieri): pagg. 3-219.
PART B - Choose ONE text between the following:
. C. Mango, Architettura bizantina, Milano, 1974 e ediz. successive (Electa).
. Christoph Luitpold Frommel, Architettura del Rinascimento italiano, Milano 2009 (Skira).
· Christian Norberg-Schulz, Architettura barocca, Milano, 1977 e ediz. successive (Electa).
· Luciano Patetta, Architettura dell'eclettismo. Fonti, teorie, modelli, 1750-1900, Milano 1991 e ediz. successive (Città Studi).
· Guido Montanari, Elena Della Piana, Una storia dell'architettura contemporanea, II edizione, Torino 2021 (Utet): parte I, XVIII e XIX secolo (cioè i capitoli dall'1 al 6)
PART C :
· Guido Montanari, Elena Della Piana, Una storia dell'architettura contemporanea, II ediz. Torino 2022 (Utet): parte II, XX secolo (cioè i capitoli dall'7 al 15)
Not attending students must choose ONE more text from the list of Part B.
PART B - Choose ONE text between the following:
. C. Mango, Architettura bizantina, Milano, 1974 e ediz. successive (Electa).
. Christoph Luitpold Frommel, Architettura del Rinascimento italiano, Milano 2009 (Skira).
· Christian Norberg-Schulz, Architettura barocca, Milano, 1977 e ediz. successive (Electa).
· Luciano Patetta, Architettura dell'eclettismo. Fonti, teorie, modelli, 1750-1900, Milano 1991 e ediz. successive (Città Studi).
· Guido Montanari, Elena Della Piana, Una storia dell'architettura contemporanea, II edizione, Torino 2021 (Utet): parte I, XVIII e XIX secolo (cioè i capitoli dall'1 al 6)
PART C :
· Guido Montanari, Elena Della Piana, Una storia dell'architettura contemporanea, II ediz. Torino 2022 (Utet): parte II, XX secolo (cioè i capitoli dall'7 al 15)
Not attending students must choose ONE more text from the list of Part B.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam consists of an interview on the scheduled topics, aimed at verifying the student's knowledge, his critical thinking and speaking skills.
ICAR/18 - HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE - University credits: 9
Lessons: 60 hours
Professor:
Della Valle Mauro