Course: Modern Architecture

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Course title Modern Architecture
Course code KHI/KV320
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Urlich Petr, prof. Ing. arch. CSc.
Course content
The face-to-face part of the course is focused on thematic blocks: 1) The concept of theory - its explicit definition, the concept of modern, modernity and modernism. 2) Methods of reflection - interpretation of modern and historical architecture 3) Important theoretical concepts - their connection with modern architecture - ideology 4) Postmodern situation and ways of possible division of contemporary architecture 5) Architecture on the threshold of the information age - attempts at a theoretical concept?

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to present a comprehensive genesis of modern and contemporary architecture, including its theoretical concept. Comparing contemporary topics abroad and in our country is a necessary prerequisite for the perception of the material environment and, above all, distinguishing the qualities of the clash of contemporary and historical architecture. The theory helps to understand the reasons why many contemporary buildings are perceived contradictoryly, yet they have an irreplaceable place in the current development of civilization.
The student will gain the necessary orientation in the increasingly complex picture of contemporary architecture, especially in relation to technologies, materials and the aforementioned theory.
Prerequisites
None

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Sufficient attendance and continuous completion of assigned tasks.
Recommended literature
  • Hanno Walter Kruft. Dějiny teorie architektury. Pallas, 1993.
  • Lynn, G. Animate Form. Princeton, 1999.
  • Tichá, J. (ed.). Architektura na prahu informačního věku. Praha, 2001.
  • Tichá, J. (ed.). Architektura v informačním věku. Praha, 2006.


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