Theory of Space and History of Architecture III

Specific Foundation / Core

The course is also offered to exchange programme students.

The lesson has multiple goals, adapted to the needs of the School of Fine and Applied Arts.Τhe lesson has multiple goals. The lesson is adapted to the needs and goals of the School. The objectives of the course Space Theory - History of Architecture as it is addressed to students of Fine and Applied Arts Department are multiple and adapted to the needs of the Department. Understanding the concept of architecture and the general living environment and space is a primary objective. The concept of architecture is firstly analyzed through the three parameters set by ancient writer Vitruvius, namely Firmitas-utilitas-venustas (solidity - functionality and aesthetics / symbolism). In addition to the visual and aesthetic seeks to understand the psychological aspects of architecture and the interaction between buildings and the human community both now and in the past. Analyzed concepts such as perception of space, elements and dynamics independently and through different seasons. An important objective of the course is to provide knowledge on the architectural and urban achievements of man and enlarge thus the humanistic education of artists. These achievements are illustrated with scientific method and chronological order. The monuments associated with the general social conditions and the movements of the spirit of each era. Attempting to understand and assess the forms of the past, many of which are today parts of our surroundings. This effort is accompanied by stylistic analysis and interpretation of architectural compositions of examples from historical times until today, whose architectural and other values ​​withstood time. Understanding and analyzing the relationship between architecture and the visual arts and the applied is a key theme of the course. Thus the analysis of architectural achievements and evolution of architecture is always accompanied by corresponding artistic trends and developments. Through the course encouraged the visual observation of the built environment. Effort that the observation goes beyond the simple picture in the retina and be analytical and critical thinking process. Through this process is expected to enrich the images received by the student and broadening horizons for improving the expressive possibilities and instruments. Finally attempts to sensitize students to cultural heritage and to contribute, through knowledge and understanding, the protection of monuments of the past, and preserving the wealth of memory and cultural heritage. Finally attempts to sensitize students to cultural heritage and to contribute, through knowledge and understanding, the protection of monuments of the past, and preserving the wealth of memory and cultural heritage. To acquire knowledge and methodological pedagogical tools to teach the knowledge acquired in aesthetics in primary and secondary education. To lesson contributes to pedagogical and teaching proficiency.

1. Early Renaissance in Florence. Brunelleschi and Alberti. 2. High Renaissance in Rome. Bramante. Late Renaissance and Mannerism. Μichellangelo and Palladio. 3. Renaissance beyond the Alps. France, Spain and England. The French Classicism. 4. The Baroque in Italy. 5. The 17th century in France. Baroque and Rococo in German speaking countries, England and Spain. 6. The return to Classicism in England and France. The Palladian revival and the archaeological Neoclassicism. Revolutionary/Visionary Neoclassicism. 7. Romanticism and the cult of sensibility. The Sublime and the Picturesque. The Gothic Revival. The English landscape garden. 8. The 19th century. International Neoclassicism. Germany, England, France and Russia. The Greek Revival in the USA. 9. The École des Beaux-Arts. Historicism and Eclecticism. Early and High Gothic Revival in England. 10. Architecture in Greece during the 19th century. Greek Neoclassicism. Neoclassicism, Historicism and Eclecticism in Thessaloniki. 11. The architecture of Technology. Iron and steel constructions. Bridges, factories, markets, railway stations. The International Exhibitions. 12. The Chicago School and the birth of the Skyscraper. 13. The Arts and Crafts movement. The revival of traditional architecture. The Art Nouveau.

Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassicism, Historicism, Eklecticism, Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, Iror and steel structures

04-01-2018