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Building Stone of Historical Monuments

Summary

Stone has been accompanying man since the beginning of his existence. In this course, students will be able to familiarize themselves with the various stages of human civilization development in terms of the use of this non-ore. Initially, the stone was mainly used as a tool and it is almost 99% of the time of human existence. In later times the stone is used for various other purposes, among others it is also used in architecture. The aim of this course is to acquaint students with the use of stone in construction and sculpture in the world, from ancient times to the present day. Many of these building or sculpture monuments are on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The course will complement historical geological knowledge of students with historical and artistic information.

Literature

PŘIKRYL, R., SIEGL, P.: Architectural and sculptural stone in cultural landscape. Prague: Karolinum, 2004, 239 s. ISBN 80-246-0918-5 

Advised literature

BONNER, J. H., CURTIS, E.: Art & architecture [online]. Chapel Hill, N.C.: University of North Carolina Press, 2013. The new encyclopedia of Southern culture; v. 21 [cit. 2020-02-11]. Dostupné z: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=2ahUKEwjbg73D0NPoAhUosKQKHd1gAEwQFjAAegQIARAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-library.upj.ac.id%3A99%2Fslims%2Fe-books%2Findex.php%3Fp%3Dfstream-pdf%26fid%3D5377%26bid%3D4042&usg=AOvVaw0nwH3Ious1sHrzgvSVh271


Language of instruction čeština
Code 541-3503
Abbreviation SKP
Course title Building Stone of Historical Monuments
Coordinating department Department of Geological Engineering
Course coordinator Ing. Miloš Duraj, Ph.D.