An Architectural Stroll Around Europe (與歐洲建築漫步)

Course documents, Slides of the lectures, Bibliography

Targets (教學目標)

• Improve students' understanding of European Art and Architecture
  促進學生對於歐洲藝術及建築的了解
• Give an outline of important developments in Western architecture through discussion of the contribution of major architects.
  透過討論建築大師的貢獻，知道西方建築的重要發展歷程

Outline (教學內容綱要)

The class consists of lectures sessions.

• The Roman Landmark 羅馬歷史地標
• Gothic Cathedrals of Northern France 北法傳奇哥德大教堂
• Italian Villas 義大利貴族別墅
• Baroque Castles of Germany 德國華麗巴洛克城堡
• Le Corbusier & the Modernist Revolution 柯比意及現代建築革命
• Outline of Bridge History 橋的歷史蹤跡
• The Art of Gardens 庭園藝術
• Traditional Country Houses 傳統鄉村房舍

Assessment (評量)

Final exam and participation during the class.

Reference material

• David Watkin, A history of Western Architecture, 3d ed., Laurence King publishing, London, 2000
• Nicolas Pevsner, An outline of European architecture, Penguin, London, 1948
• Christian Norberg Schulz, Meaning in Western architecture, Rizzoli, NY, 1980
• Rowland Mainstone, Developments in structural form, Allen Lane, Penguin books, 1975