HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE II

The course aims to provide students with the basic principles of history of architecture and with the methods of investigation in history of architecture.
By the end of this course, students will be able to describe an architectural work; to analyse it in a critical approach; to see the architectural work in the historical context of his time and in within the history of architecture.
Students can attend the course only as the second part of the exam for 12CFU (FT4091) which students can choose - between others - within the majors of the History of Arts track or curriculum of the bachelor's degree in Conservation of Cultural Heritage and Performing Arts Management.
This second History of Architecture module exists only as part of the 12 CFU course: it is therefore necessary to have followed the first part of the exam which however has the teaching code FT0225 (FT0491-1 does not exist).

1. Knowledge and understanding:
- Provide a firm grounding in the history of architecture between 18 and 20 century through the fundamentals works and their architects.
- Knowledge of the methods of investigation in architectural history and the language of the discipline.
2. Skills:
Students must be able to analyse architectures within the context of history and culture of their time using appropriate methods of investigation and a correct use of the language in this field.
3. Learning skills:
Students must be able to consult and critically use the bibliography given throughout the course.

It is necessary to have at least basic knowledge of art history and criticism. It is not recommended for first year students.

This course presents an outline of the history of architecture from Eighteenth century to the first half of Nineteenth century in Europe and in United States. We will examine the changes in architecture in this period, and with greater attention the work of some of the major architects of the first half of the twentieth century (F.L. Wright, Walter Gropius, Mies van der Rohe, Le Corbusier).

The readings are in Italian. If necessary, please contact the teacher for guidance on the english bibliography.
Please note that the lecture notes do not replace the bibliography.

At beginning of the course precise indications on the sections of these readings to be prepared for the exam will be given, with further bibliografic references on specific themes discussed.
- D. Watkin, Storia dell'architettura Occidentale, (1986) Bologna, Zanichelli 1999 (and other editions)
- Kenneth Frampton, Storia dell'architettura moderna, Bologna, Zanichelli 2022 (fifth edition)
- William Curtis, L'architettura moderna dal 1900, Milano, Mondadori 1999 (third edition)
- Marco Biraghi, Storia dell'architettura contemporanea, 1: 1750-1945, Torino, Piccola biblioteca Einaudi, 2008

Oral exam. During the interview the student must demonstrate knowledge of the exam bibliography and the topics covered during the course and be able to present them correctly with appropriate terminology.

oral

The grade will be calibrated as follows:
1- scores between 18-22 describe the following level of preparation:
- sufficient knowledge and understanding; limited ability to collect and/or interpret data, formulating independent judgments; sufficient communication skills, especially in relation to the use of specific language
2- scores between 23-26 describe the following level of preparation:
- fair knowledge and understanding; fair ability to collect and/or interpret data, formulating independent judgments; fair communication skills, especially in relation to the use of specific language
3- scores between 27-30 describe the following level of preparation:
- good or excellent knowledge and understanding; good or excellent ability to collect and/or interpret data, formulating independent judgments; fully appropriate communication skills, especially in relation to the use of specific language
Honors will be awarded in the presence of excellent knowledge and understanding, judgment and communication skills.

Lectures by the teacher. Lectures and bibliographic materials are available on the platform moodle.unive.it

Students who have taken the course in previous years can always take the exam with the syllabus of that course.

This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "Human capital, health, education" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development