ARCHITECTURE HISTORY AND THEORY
A chronological survey of the developments of Ancient architecture to Western architecture from the beginning of time to the period of Enlightenment, with consideration of the intellectual, aesthetic, technological, political and economic factors which have influenced the design of buildings. These issues are explored with reference to major contemporary examples and the work and philosophy of significant exponents. Lectures will provide detailed accounts of the principal developments in the early world from the ancient to revolutionary period to the present day. Buildings will be explored with reference to major contemporary examples and the work and philosophy of significant exponents. Students will undertake a major research of a significant building, complete with investigation of the major influences that led to its development and in turn its influence in other architectural aspects.
MODULE TEACHING OBJECTIVES
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To deepen students’ understanding of architectural theory through a consideration of intentions, concepts, patterns, disciplines, architectural language and contextual relationships.
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To examine a detailed account of the principal developments in the western world from ancient times to post-World War 2 and its relevance to Post Merdeka/Independence Malaysian architecture.
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To examine architecture history through a chronological survey of the developments of Western architecture from the beginning of time to the Enlightenment, looking at the intellectual, aesthetic, technological, political and economic factors which have influenced architectural design.
