HTC ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY II MODERNISM AND CONTEMPORARY TOPICS
HTC WRITING ON ARCHITECTURE, LANDSCAPES AND CITIES
HTC
26 Lecture BArch2 August Sarnitz
AU_1.16 Wed 13.30–15.30
The following position is to be discussed: Architecture is a semi-autonomous discipline aiming to design and enhance our built environment. The term “semi-autonomous” reflects the different parameters on which the production of architecture depends, e.g. cultural, socio-economic and technological aspects. In addition, there will be a historical and theoretical discourse on aspects of historiography. The aim of the course is to promote a profound understanding of relevant background history as an introduction to modern and contemporary architecture.
Seminar BArch 4 August Sarnitz
AU_1.16 Wed 15.15–16.45
The question of “notation” is of great relevance in teaching history and theory of architecture: In a rapidly changing environment, where the pace of modernization never decelerates, historical studies are of crucial importance to the architect in that they enable a broader sense of cultural judgment about one’s own time.
positions of early modernism, classical modernism, postmodernism and other “isms” will be discussed.
This seminar addresses the classic themes of architecture and urbanism in the 20th century. After reading authentic texts, different
Some seminar sessions will revolve around a selection of texts and books or will be concerned with the production of exhibitions. Readings include, among others, Camillo Sitte, Georg Simmel, Erich Mendelsohn, Lewis Mumford, Kenneth Frampton and Peter Eisenman. The aim is to present various positions on “notations” of architecture as a basis for an interdisciplinary discussion.
Lecture BArch 6 Angelika Schnell
AU_1.15A Fri 10.00–11.30
HISTORIES AND THEORIES OF CITIES Starting chronologically with prehistoric and ancient cities, the lecture will give both an overview of the history of cities and of the history of theories of cities up to the present day. In an alternating rhythm, the lecture will explain the historical, social and built reality of cities by means of selected examples and the theories that have determined or used them. The lecture discusses not only standard theories by architects and urban historians such as Leonardo Benevolo, Lewis Mumford and Ernst Egli, which describe the structural development of cities,
but also theories and narratives that are based on their social, political, economic and narrative aspects. The lecture aims to show that theories of cities (even architectural theories of cities) always imply a political vision of society. The aim is to foster a basic knowledge of the historical development of cities; furthermore, to understand what theories of cities are and to raise awareness of the theories of the society we live in, promoting an understanding that ultimately enables us to challenge the theories of architecture.
Diploma Salon Winter 2019. Photo: Lisa Penz
IKA S2020
