Syllabus Seminar I
ARC SP TOPICS ARCHITECTURE OF SPAIN - HISTORY
Instructor: Candid Rogers
Architecture requires: …effort, pain and suffering…. Jose Antonio Coderch
Description:
This is a lecture/discussion seminar as a survey of Spanish Architecture and Culture from the first settlements of the Iberian Peninsula through contemporary architectural design.
The first two weeks 1-2 will briefly touch on the history and geography of Spain,
weeks 3- 4 will study modernism in Barcelona architecture, 5- 6 will study contemporary architecture the following weeks will be for student presentations and class discussion.
Note: Schdeule is an outline and subject to change.
Studies will present examples of: Roman
Visigoth
Moorish
Romanesque
Gothic
Renaissance
Baroque
Neoclassical
Modern
Contemporary
Methods:
The class will consist of reading assignments, a series of lectures, class discussions, and presentations by the students
Project:
Each student will be responsible for one in-depth research paper (5 pages)
(10 pages Graduate) on one architect and a class presentation.
Travel:
The class will engage in multiple fieldtrips to site locations in and around Barcelona which will include project research.
In addition there will be local field trips in Barcelona to include: architectural tours, film screenings and cultural events.
Evaluation:
50% attendance - participation and 50 % research paper and presentation
Punctual and regular attendance is mandatory
Required Readings: Reference:
The Eyes of the Skin The Architecture of Spain, Juhani Pallasmaa Alejandro Lapunzina
Architect Publications
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
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