Course detail

Architecture of 20th Century 1

FA-A2A-TEAcad. year: 2021/2022

The course focuses on the interpretation of the history and theory of architecture from the beginning of the twentieth century to the Second World War from Art Nouveau through Cubism and Expressionism to the top functionalism to its outcome in organic and classicist tendencies.
In the study programmes “Architecture and Urban Design” the course is part of the theoretical courses.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. arch. Vladimír Šlapeta, DrSc.

Department

Department of Theory (UT)

Offered to foreign students

Of all faculties

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Not applicable.

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course is led in the form of lectures followed by a possible discussion of the topic.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Oral exam.

Course curriculum

Semester block schedule:
  1. Czech architecture of Jugendstil, cubism, modernism, functionalism 1900–1940
  2. Important personalities of the beginning of 20th centrury – Wagner, Behrens, Poelzig, Loos, Perret
  3. Important personalities and trends between wars – Le Corbusier, Bauhaus, De Stijl

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Selected chapters of first half of 20th century architecture in Czech republic, Central Europe and world.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Not applicable.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

FRAMPTON, Kenneth. Modern Architecture: A Critical History: 1 (World of Art). Thames and Hudson Ltd, 2007. ISBN: 978-0500203958. (EN)
CURTIS, William J. R. Modern Architecture Since 1900. Phaidon Press Ltd, 1996. ISBN: 9780714833569. (EN)
ŠLAPETA, Vladimír. Czech Functionalism, 1918-1938. London: Architectural Association, 1987. (EN)
ŠLAPETA, Vladimír. Brno functionalists. Helsinki. Suomen rakennustaiteen museo, 1983. (EN)
SARNITZ, August. Otto Wagner: forerunner of modern architecture. Köln: Taschen, 2005. ISBN: 3-8228-3647-8. (EN)
TOURNIKIOTIS, Panayotis. Adolf Loos. New York: Princeton Architectural Press, 2002. ISBN: 1-56898-342-5. (EN)
BRITTON, Karla. Auguste Perret. London: Phaidon Press Limited, 2001. ISBN: 0-7148-4043-2. (EN)
FIEDLER, Jeannine; FEIERABEND, Peter; ACKERMANN, Ute. Bauhaus. Köln]: H.F. Ullmann, 2006. ISBN: 978-3-8331-5436-2. (EN)
LE CORBUSIER. Le Corbusier: houses. Tokyo: TOTO Publishing, 2001. ISBN: 978-4-88706-198-9. (EN)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme ARCHURB Bachelor's

    branch ARCH , 1. year of study, winter semester, elective

  • Programme BX_A+U Bachelor's, 1. year of study, winter semester, elective

  • Programme ARCHURB Master's

    branch ARCH , 1. year of study, winter semester, elective

  • Programme NE_A+U Master's, 1. year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
  • Programme NX_A+U Master's, 1. year of study, winter semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. arch. Vladimír Šlapeta, DrSc.