Theory II [ LBARC1302 ]

1. Various historical contributions to western architectural theory, e.g. the theories of classical orders, Modern movement theories, Avant-garde theories between the world wars, Modern movement crisis after 1945
2. Connections between history of architectural theory and architectural history

At the end of that learning activity, the student is able to :

• identify and describe the contributions of various periods to architectural theory
• Compare these contributions
• Discern among them continuities and ruptures
• Distinguish the historical origins of contemporary architectural debates
• Organize his or her own thoughts using concepts like tradition, style, type, archetype, language, functionalism, rationalism, composition and deconstruction.

Written examination during exam session

Lecture course

1. Numbers and proportions
2. Theories and ideologies of the Modern movement and the Avant-gardes until 1945
   a. Architecture and society
   b. Functionalism
   c. Futurism
   d. Constructivism
   e. Expressionism
3. Modern movement crisis after 1945
   a. Architecture as a language
   b. Types and archetypes
4. Architecture and nature
   a. From Antiquity to modern perios
   b. Organic architecture
   c. Today architecture and sciences of life

Support :
The slides used during lectures are available for students.