Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Architectural Theory and Criticism
Other languages of instruction: Catalan, English
Teaching staff
By appointment
Prof. Dr. Josep Lluis i Ginovart: jlluis@uic.esArq. Cinta Lluis i Teruel; cintalluis@uic.es
Introduction
The state of crisis that contemporary society is currently immersed in is not only due to the conditions imposed upon us by the global economic crisis but is also a product of a profound crisis of ideas and values.
We might claim that the ideological disorientation that has manifested itself particularly harshly in the field of architecture has contributed decisively to the gradual disappearance of critical intervention in the sphere of cultural debate.
The aim of the course on the Theory and Criticism of Architecture is to make an analysis of the current situation of architecture from a perspective that asks searching questions about the different aspects that define the status quo of architecture today and the viewpoints and thinking patterns that have developed around them.
The objective underlying the course syllabus is to motivate students to recognise the components of rigour, responsibility and commitment when it comes to making interpretations and diagnoses of the social, political and cultural realities of their environment with the aim of recovering architecture’s leading role in the construction of society.
Pre-course requirements
- Knowledge of the history and philosophy of architecture.
- A good understanding of English.
- The ability to handle interdisciplinary contents.
- The ability to handle information flows in different media and on different conceptual levels.
- A self-demanding attitude to written expression.
Objectives
. To incentivize students to develop modes of attention and reaction to the synergies and facts which define the immediate state of the present.
.To provide students with a conceptual foundation that will enable them to develop their own approaches when theorizing on contemporary architectural manifestations and to formulate consistently critical, useful and relevant opinions at both a personal and group level.
.To develop written and oral expression skills to a professional level so students can express their personal opinions consistently and rigorously in different registers that are suitable for all kinds of media and formats (interviews, reviews, texts for blogs, etc.).
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
- 40 - Ability to express architectural criticism.
- 49 - To acquire adequate knowledge of the history of architecture.
- 51 - To acquire adequate knowledge of the study methods of social needs, quality of life, habitability and basic housing programmes
- 55 - To acquire adequate knowledge of the relationship between cultural patterns and the social responsibilities of the architect
- 57 - To acquire adequate knowledge of urban sociology, theory, economy and history.
- 64 - Ability to conceive, put into practice and develop architectural and urban culture.
- 65 - Ability to recognise contemporary characteristics and freedom in the understanding of architecture.
- 67 - Ability to understand and analyse architecture and the city in relation to philosophical and societal systems.
Learning outcomes of the subject
. A general understanding of the fundamental aspects that define present-day architecture and urban planning.
. The formation of reasoned and critical personal viewpoints on these aspects.
. The capacity to express and communicate these points of view in order to be able intervene in debates and discussions on contemporary architecture.
Syllabus
Continguts de l’assignatura:
1. Les teories del Restauro
1.1 La intervenció en el Renaixement
1.2 La intervenció en el Barroc
1.3 El restauro arqueològic
1.4 El restauro estilístic
1.5 La antirestauració
1.6 El restauro històric
1.7 El restauro modern
1.8 El restauro científic i les seves conseqüències
1.9 El restauro crític. L’arquitectura i la ciutat.
2. La teoría de la restauració moderna
2.1 La restauració del moviment modern
2.2 La restauració de finals del segle XX
2.3 La restauració del segle XXI
Teaching and learning activities
In person
. The course syllabus includes a session to explain the methodology of the assignments to be presented by students.
. Every two weeks, a brief essay should be submitted giving a summary of the student’s views on the latest topic discussed in class.
Essays should be between 800 and 1,000 words. Essays may be written individually or in pairs, depending on the instructions given by the teacher.
. The essays with the highest grades will be published on the course blog.
. Wherever possible, trips will be planned to architectural events taking place in the city.
. Students are advised to attend the ESARQ Forum sessions.
| TRAINING ACTIVITY | COMPETENCES | ECTS CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| Class exhibition | 40 49 51 55 57 64 65 67 | 0,3 |
| Class participation | 40 49 51 55 57 64 65 67 | 0,3 |
| Clase practice | 40 49 51 55 57 64 65 67 | 0,33 |
| Tutorials | 40 49 51 55 57 64 65 67 | 0,33 |
| Individual or group study | 40 49 51 55 57 64 65 67 | 1,25 |
Evaluation systems and criteria
In person
. Class attendance is compulsory (all absences must be justified. Unjustified absence from more than 20% of classes will entail immediate suspension from the course).
. Punctual submission of all the work set by the teacher on the established date. Work may be presented in Catalan, Spanish or English (any delay in submitting work will entail a penalty on the final mark for that work, which will have an influence on the final course grade).
. The presentation of contents in the work should be in accordance with the guidelines given by the course teacher.
. Proactive participation in debates.
. The final course grade will comprise an average of the results of the two-week essays, the personal views put forward in debates and the attitude and work demonstrated in class. An appraisal will also be made of personal initiative when it comes to contributing material and topics for debate to be shared with the rest of the class.
Bibliography and resources
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Fonts Complementaries:
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* Ceschi, Carlo. (1970). Teoria e storia del restauro. Roma: Mario Bulzoni Editore.
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* González-Varas, Ignacio (1999). Conservación de bienes culturales. Teoría, historia, principios y normas. Madrid: Cátedra.
* Jokiletho, Jukka. (1999). A History of Architectural Conservation. Oxford: Butterworth Heinemann, ICCROM
* Macarrón, A. M. (1995). Historia de la Conservación y la Restauración. Madrid: Tecnos.
* Martínez Justicia, María José (et al). (2009). Historia y teoría de la conservación y la restauración artística. Madrid: Tecnos
* Miarelli Mariani, G. (1979). Monumenti nel tempo. Per una storia del restauro in Abruzzo e nel Molise. Roma: Carucci.
* Rivera Blanco, J. (1997, 101-170). Restauración arquitectónica desde los orígenes hasta nuestros días. Conceptos, teoría e historia. En Teoría e Historia de la restauración, Máster de Restauración y Rehabilitación del Patrimonio. Madrid: Universidad de Alcalá.
* Rivera Blanco, José Javier (2008). De varia restauratione: teoría e historia de la restauración arquitectónica. Madrid: Abada.
* Soraluce Blond, José Ramón (2008). Historia de la arquitectura restaurada de la Antigüedad al Renacimiento. A Coruña: Universidade da Coruña Servizo de Publicacións