The Faculty of Architecture / Architecture
3rd Year, sem 2, 2009-2010

IT-10 | The 19th Century from an European Perspective

Compulsory Course | Hours/Week: 2C | ECTS Credits: 2

Chair: History & Theory of Architecture
Titulari:
prof.dr.arh. Anca Bratuleanu
prof.dr.arh. Nicolae Lascu
Learning outcomes:
- To teach the major characteristics of the 19th century architecture (architectural trends and programs, theory, outstanding figures) within the European cultural context;
- To include Romanian architecture in the ampler framework of the European architecture by showing the influences and interferences with European architecture.
Content:
1. Architecture in Romanian in late 18th century: Transylvanian baroque;
2. Architecture in Romanian in late 18th century: Wallachia and Moldova;
3. European history in the 19th century;
4. Cultural renewal;
5. Town, society, and architectural typologies;
6. Architecture and industry;
7. French neo-classicism: Boullee, Ledoux, Durand;
8. Romanticism and the assertion of national identities;
9. Late 19th century eclecticism;
10. Viollet le Duc theoretical premises of modernity;
11. The 1900 architectures;
12. Architectural culture in the Balkans;
13. Architectural culture in Central Europe;
14. Romania and European architecture of the 19th century
Teaching Method:
Ex-cathedra lectures; lectures with visiting professors.
Assessment:
- On-going papers – 50%;
- Final examination – 50 %.
Bibliography:
L. BENEVOLO;
K. FRAMPTON;
B. ZEVI;
G. C. ARGAN;
Viollet LE DUC - “Arhitectura ca artă”;
Proposed by each professor.

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