History of Architecture I

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Department of Theory and History of Architecture

Synopsis:

The aim of the course is to trace the most important features of Gothic cathedral architecture including its social context and building technology. Students should acquire the ability to interpret Gothic architecture according to its geometrical design and social function.

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Syllabus of lectures:

1.-3. Gothic Cathedrals in France

4. Gothic cathedrals outside of France

5. Cistercian Architecture another Gothic

6. Mendicant Architecture another Gothic II

7. Beginnings of Gothic Architecture in Bohemia

8. Gothic Cathedral of St Vitus

9. Town and Cathedral

10. Late Gothic architecture in Central Europe

11. Late Gothic Cathedral the work of Benedikt Ried

12. Seminar presentations of papers

13. Final exam

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Roger Stalley, Early Medieval Architecture, Oxford 1999.

Nicola Coldstream, Medieval Architecture, Oxford 2002.

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No time-table has been prepared for this course

The course is a part of the following study plans: