The course will give at a general knowledge of the history of architecture and the city in the Western world, in a time span ranging from ancient Greece to the Roman Baroque. Knowledge of problems and critical reflection on themes and works will be encouraged; the ability to carry out diachronic and synchronic comparisons; the development of a methodologically reasoned evaluation
- G. Cricco, F. P. Di Teodoro, Itinerario nell'arte, fourth edition – yellow version, Zanichelli, Bologna 2016 (or earlier editions).
At the end of every lesson, or group of lessons, teachers will supply students with photocopies or PDfs of articles, essays and texts on the topics addressed. This material will be available on Moodle with access key.
Texts for comparison and analysis:
- D Watkin, “Storia dell’architettura occidentale”, quinta edizione italiana condotta sulla sesta edizione inglese, Bologna, Zanichelli, 2016 (o precedenti)
- W. Lotz, “Architettura in Italia, 1500-1600”, Rizzoli, Milano 1997
- J. P. Adam, L'arte di costruire presso i romani, Longanesi, Milano 1994
Learning Objectives - Last names H-Z
Particular attention will be paid to the description of the architecture, to the ability to describe a building, evaluating its constitutive reasons; the economic and social context; the needs and objectives of the client in relation to the project responses; the use of materials; construction techniques; relations with the urban environment and the landscape; symbolic efficacy and representative values
Teaching Methods - Last names H-Z
The traditional ex cathedra lectures will be alternated with lectures by external speakers and, when possible, by visits to the buildings.
Type of Assessment - Last names H-Z
Oral Exam. In order to pass the exam, you must demonstrate that you have met the general objectives of the course
Course program - Last names H-Z
The course aims at a general knowledge of architecture, from Ancient Greece to the Renaissance period. Particular attention will be paid to the description of the architecture, to the ability to illustrate a building, evaluating its constitutive reasons; the economic and social context; the needs and objectives of the client in relation to the design responses; the use of materials; the construction techniques; the relationship with the urban surroundings and the landscape; the symbolic effectiveness and the representative values. The traditional ex cathedra lessons will be alternated with lectures by external speakers and, when possible, with visits to the buildings