Valid for: 2023/24
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering, LTH
Decided by: PLED A
Date of Decision: 2023-03-28
Main field: Architecture.
Compulsory for: A2
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish
The course aims to provide an overview of the workings of monumental (canonical) architecture, theory and history from antiquity to modern times, emphasizing Swedish and Western architectural history as well as elements from the other parts of the world. The course focuses on the relationship between form, technique, intended function, and cultural beliefs. The aim is to provide students with an historical frame of reference, which is intended to facilitate creative activities in restoration work, and furthermore; to aid and promote wider discussion and cultural contacts internationally. The course will sharpen the capacity of the student for critical reflection on architectural issues.
Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must
To be formally approved, the student must demonstrate that
he/she:
• Is fully able to explain the main features of architectural and
urban history.
• Is able to explain the application of different architectural
fundamentals and building historical development of the historic
architecture.
• Is able to demonstrate their knowledge of key architectural
theorists and their work.
• Is able to demonstrate their understanding of our architectural
heritage.
Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must
To be formally approved, the student must demonstrate that
he/she:
• Is able to explain, discuss and reflect on how fundamental
architectural tenets have been used in historical architecture.
• Has the ability to understand the historical and theoretical
background of selected architectural works.
Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must
To be formally approved, the student must demonstrate that
he/she:
• Is able to demonstrate an understanding of an
historical-theoretical contextualization of architecture and
related writings.
The course presents traditional architectural history seen in the light of; social, technological and cultural conditions. In addition, a number of key architectural theories in the history of Western architecture are presented. The course investigates architecture history in a series of lectures, seminars, exercises, and writing tasks.
Grading scale: UG - (U,G) - (Fail, Pass)
Assessment: To be formally approved, the student must get a "pass" in the written examination, divided into three different tests.
The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.
The number of participants is limited to: No
Course coordinator: Erik Sigge, erik.sigge@abm.lth.se