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Theory and aesthetics of architecture

Summary

Learning outcomes of the course unit The course is designed to lead to gaining interest and knowledge in the field of aesthetics and theory of architecture. Above all, the students will get acquainted with theoretical questions that are based on extensive analyzes of world-famous and our theoreticians. Great importance will be given to clarifying philosophical, ethical, psychological, sociological and demographic issues of architecture and urbanism.

Literature

INGRAHAM, Catherine. Architecture's theory. Writing architecture series. Cambridge, Massachusetts: The MIT Press, [2023]. ISBN 978-0-262-54497-9.

Advised literature

LOOS, Adolf a CORBUSIER, Le, RISSELADA, Max (ed.). Raumplan versus Plan Libre: Adolf Loos, Le Corbusier. New revised and updated English edition. Rotterdam: 010 Publishers, 2008. ISBN 978-90-6450-665-9.


Language of instruction čeština, angličtina, čeština, angličtina
Code 226-0005
Abbreviation TEA
Course title Theory and aesthetics of architecture
Coordinating department Department of Architecture
Course coordinator Prof. Ing. arch. Petr Hrůša