HEN507 Modern architecture between utopia, the ideal and the present

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2012
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jan Dostalík, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Bohuslav Binka, Ph.D.
Department of Environmental Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Dana Pantůčková
Supplier department: Department of Environmental Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Tue 14:00–15:40 U32
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 45 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/45, only registered: 0/45, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/45
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
At the end of this course the student should be able to understand and explain concepts and principles of basic directions of architecture of the 20th century in Europe and the USA. Based on the acquired knowledge should be able to realize the environmental context of architecture and urbanism, and will be able to perceive structures that make everyday human environment (example: the city of Brno).
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Theory, History, Context
  • 3. The origin of "modern architecture" and 19th century
  • 4. Adolf Loos and purism
  • 5. Frank Lloyd Wright and Organic Architecture
  • 6. Neue Sachlichkeit, Expressionism, Organicism
  • 7. Le Corbusier and his influence
  • 8. Constructivism, De Stijl, Functionalism and International style
  • 9. The post-war architecture and Postmodernism
  • 10. The nature friendly architecture and urbanism before 1990
  • 11. Shades of "green architecture" after 1990
  • 12. Field trip: center of Brno
Literature
  • KROUPA, J. Moderní architektura - mezi utopií, ideálem a současností. Učební text pro kurz HEN 507. Brno: MU FSS, 2008.
  • FRAMPTON, K. Moderní architektura: kritické dějiny. Praha: Academia, 2004.
  • GÖSSEL P.; LEUTHÄUSEROVÁ G., Architektura 20. století, Praha: Slovart, 2006.
  • HRŮZA, J. Stavitelé měst. Praha: Agora, 2011.
  • KRATOCHVÍL, P. Současná česká architektura a její témata. Praha: Ladislav Horáček - Paseka, 2011.
  • DAY, Ch. Duch a místo: uzdravování našeho prostředí, uzdravující prostředí. Translated by Lucie Koutková - Libuše Mohelská. Brno: Era, 2004.
  • SUSKE, Petr. Ekologická architektura ve stínu moderny: podstata, principy a mýty. Brno: ERA, 2008.
  • PETER, J. The oral history of modern architecture: interviews with the greatest architects of the twentieth century. New York: Harry N. Abrams, 2000.
Teaching methods
The teaching methods include lectures, student presentations and discussion, individual work with study resources and field trip with commentary.
Assessment methods
For successful completion of this course is required at least 60% attendance at lessons, oral presentation, and successful handling of the final test.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Kurz se otevírá při 5 a více přihlášených studentech.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2000, Spring 2001, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014.
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