75455 - History of Italian/European Architecture M

Learning outcomes

At the end of the class, student has knowledge of methods and tools to analyse and understand architectural buildings and spaces, from the Ancient times to the Modern age, with particular attention to: relationships between forms and structures; building materials and techniques; aims of the clients and the architects; connections with previous and contemporary architectures. In particular, at the end of the course he/she is able to critically analyse an architectural work by identifying forms, building typologies and techniques as well as their relationships.

Course contents

The course presents the main architectures from antiquity to the present day. It is divided into two modules, the first covering the period from Greek civilisation to the mid-19th century, and the second focusing on contemporary transformations. Each lecture will be dedicated to a single topic and will address emblematic cases in-depth, with the aim of highlighting the role of the project at different scales: from design to architecture to the urban dimension.

Readings/Bibliography

At the conclusion of each lecture, the instructor will provide a bibliography of reference readings on the topics dealt with during the lecture. The slides prepared by the instructor - available on the Virtuale platform (https://virtuale.unibo.it [https://virtuale.unibo.it/] ) - and all the information contained in them are an essential part of the course bibliography.

Teaching methods

The course is divided in lectures dedicated to individual topics and case study analyses. We will address these in chronological order, highlighting moments of continuity and disruption.

Course attendance is not mandatory. However, it is strongly encouraged, especially for those students without prior exposure to the study of Italian and European architecture.

Assessment methods

The exam will be oral in format. Its objective is to evaluate the critical and methodological capabilities developed by the student. Questions are formulated so as to allow students to lead their own autonomous discussions, focusing on key questions in accordance with the methods learned in class and through the study of course readings.

Specifically, students able to express an organic vision of the themes dealt with in class, and apply them critically, will receive excellent grades. Students who memorise course material but are unable to provide a clear synthesis and analysis of them, as well as those who employ correct but at times inappropriate language, will receive passing grades. Finally, students who have not learned the course contents or who use incorrect language (in the context of an introductory course) will not pass the exam. Gaps in knowledge, inappropriate language, and lack of familiarity with the recommended readings will all lead to failing grades.

Teaching tools

Powerpoint and video. The slides we illustrate and comment on during lectures integrate the bibliography of readings with useful information and iconographic material. Students can find all slides on the Virutale platform (https://virtuale.unibo.it ).

Office hours

See the website of Ines Tolic

See the website of Davide Righini